BRAZIL CROP WEATHER: Frost Chances Increase for Coffee, Cane (1)
By Fabiana Batista
(Bloomberg) --
Temperatures close to zero degrees Celsius are expected in Sao Paulo and south of Minas Gerais on July 29, increasing odds of frost occurrence, Somar Meteorologia says in report.
Temperatures may fall below 0º C in vulnerable areas
Freezing conditions will reach areas of Parana state and center-west of Sao Paulo on July 28
EARLIER: Coffee Soars Toward 6-Year High on Cold Weather Threat in Brazil
Polar air mass may also reach sugar-cane and orange areas, probably causing frost for both crops, Marco Antonio dos Santos, meteorologist at Rural Clima in Valinhos says in voice message
A quarter of the nation’s wheat in early development stage is also under frost threat, Commodity Weather Group says in report


Frost Reached 8% to 11% of Brazil Arabica-Coffee Area: Conab
By Fabiana Batista
(Bloomberg) --
About 150,000-200,000 hectares of arabica-coffee were likely affected by July 20 frost with damage possibly weak, moderate or severe, Brazil crop agency Conab says in report late Friday.
That’s compared with a total of 1.8m hectares of total arabica coffee cultivated in Brazil
NOTE: Frost Chances Increase in Major Coffee Belt


Brazil Biggest Arabica Coffee Area Weekly Rainfall Below-Normal

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Rainfall in Brazil's biggest arabica coffee growing region measured 0mm in the past week, or 0% of the historical avg, according to Somar Meteorologia data.
Southern, southwest Minas Gerais state typically accounts for about 30% of Brazil's arabica coffee crop
Historical avg for this time period is 7mm; min-max range is 0-37.4mm