Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
From September 23 to 29, 2026, drought worsened in Texas and Oklahoma, the Lower Midwest, Lower Mississippi River region and the Southeast.
As of September 29, 2026, 59.38% of the contiguous United States was experiencing drought conditions.
Very dry conditions are forecast in the North Pacific, Central Pacific and Central Valley from October 12 to 25.
From September 28 to October 25, 2026, below-normal rainfall is forecast across much of Costa Rica.
US$20.7 billion in additional agro-industrial exports could be generated by MERCOSUR by 2036 under the scenario analyzed.
18.7% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed production by 2036 under the scenario presented in the bloc's third Outlook.
9.6% is the projected growth in MERCOSUR cereal and oilseed planted area by 2036, while an increasing share of output growth would depend on improved yields and productivity.
As of 24 September 2026, the El Niño-linked drop in rainfall had lowered water levels at the Panama Canal, leading to a cut in the number of vessels able to transit.
As of 24 September 2026, dry bulk vessels continued to largely avoid the Suez Canal because of ongoing security threats around the Red Sea; reduced Black Sea grain exports could also limit volumes.
As of September 21, 2026, harvest in Saskatchewan was 41% complete, compared with a five-year average of 82% and a ten-year average of 73%. Rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions continued to delay harvest operations.
