John Baranick

Warm air has pushed lake-effect snow out of the Great Lakes on Wednesday afternoon. A cold front will dive south out of Canada tonight and bring slightly cooler air into the northern portions of the country for Thursday. At...

Temperatures rising and some precipitation going into December with a couple of storm systems, good rain forecast for Argentina, and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

While temperatures moderate closer to or above normal in the coming days, the upper-air pattern will be active, creating two storm systems that will follow similar tracks from the Southern Plains to the Northeast late this week...

Temperatures rising going into December with a couple of storm systems, a break in the rain for parts of southern Brazil and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Temperatures rising going into December, a break in the rain for parts of southern Brazil, and increasing wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Colder temperatures and snow in the Plains, heavy rain in southern Brazil and typical wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Scattered showers have returned, or started, in central Brazil for their wet season. They are coming at a somewhat regular pace this week, but is it enough to turn around the recent stretch of heat and dryness?

A storm system continues to move through the eastern U.S. through midweek, but much of the country will be quieter for Thanksgiving Day. However, a cold front will bring a fall crisp air for northern areas and that should lead to...

A storm system moving through the U.S. and followed by colder temperatures and snow in the Plains, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a week of favorable rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A storm system moving through the U.S. and followed by colder temperatures, heavy rain in southern Brazil and at least a week of favorable rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend followed by cold temperatures, heavy rain in southern Brazil and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

After a long stretch of hot and dry weather, central Brazil is in line for some needed rain. But will it be enough? And will it last?

A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend, good rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A large storm system will track from the Southwest through the Plains and then to the East Coast over the course of several days this weekend and early next week. Widespread precipitation is likely for much of the country...

A storm system moving into the Plains this weekend, good rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and a return of rain to central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and heat and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Hot and dry conditions in central Brazil and water-logged soils in southern Brazil have most of the country on a bad foot to start off the crop year.

Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain in southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday ahead of the USDA WASDE report.

November has been an active month so far with many upper-level troughs and ridges moving through. Here's what DTN sees for weather influenced by El Nino for the rest of November and for December, including what are the...

Improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina, heavy rain returning to southern Brazil, and dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Much has been said about the lack of rainfall in central and northern Brazil early in the wet season. But does it really matter for Brazil's crop production?

Up-and-down temperatures and occasional precipitation in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain returning to southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Up-and-down temperatures and uncertainty in the forecast for the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Up and down temperatures in the U.S., improved rain for Argentina and central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

The setup surely favors a storm system moving through the country early next week. However, models are all over the board with how to develop a potential system.

Cold temperatures east of the Rockies and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Areas of snowfall accumulation in the Northern and Central Plains will be slow to melt with low temperatures this week, limiting the amount of fieldwork producers can accomplish this week.

Cold temperatures for most of the U.S. and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Heavy rain, snow and falling temperatures for portions of the U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

The rainfall pattern across South America has been typical of El Nino, but that has been taken to the extremes so far. Here's a closer look at what has been happening and how it has affected South American crops.

Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S. and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Heavy rain, snow, and falling temperatures forecast for the Central U.S., and increasing rain for Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Another flip in the upper-level pattern will lead to a setup that favors heavy rain in the middle of the country next week. There is potential for flooding in drought areas while also increasing chances for snow in some areas.

MINNEAPOLIS (DTN) -- Heavy rain from last week with more showers on the way in the U.S., dryness in central Brazil, and heavy rain forecast for Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain from last week with more showers on the way in the U.S., dryness in Argentina and central Brazil and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Despite an on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, the forecast has certainly been drier than normal for a while now. Is that cause for concern?

A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A strong storm moving through the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, dryness in Argentina, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A strong fall storm system will bring areas of heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to parts of the Plains and Midwest this week.

A strong storm moving through the U.S. this week, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A strong storm moving through the U.S. this week, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A risk of widespread frost in the Corn Belt, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A very active pattern has been over South America for the last several months, but the results have been the same: Dry weather for Argentina and heavy rain for southern Brazil.

A risk of widespread frost in the Corn Belt, dryness in Argentina and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Up-and-down temperatures in the U.S., including a risk of frost in the Corn Belt, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A progressive pattern during the next week will bring in a drastic shift in temperatures, going from very high to seasonally low, back up above normal again going into next week. The rollercoaster ride should bring widespread...

Up and down temperatures in the U.S., including a risk of frost, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A switch from summer warmth to fall chill in the U.S., along with a burst of rain, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Since the previous story was posted, computer models made a rather dramatic change to the weather pattern for next week.

A switch from summer warmth to fall chill in the U.S., along with a burst of rain, the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Coming off of a historic drought last season, Argentina had gotten some better rainfall earlier this spring, but not recently. Limited soil moisture is a concern for wheat and early corn plantings.

Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., but big changes to the forecast for next week, the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Some heat early in the fall in the middle of the country will be favorable for the continuing harvest for the next couple of weeks, but fall has to arrive at some point. Can it happen in mid or late October?

Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Warmth and recent rain in the U.S., the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness issues in Australia are the weather factors driving markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain in the Western Corn Belt, warm temperatures for the U.S., and the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Heavy rain potential in the middle of the U.S., good planting weather in most of South America, and the on-time start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving markets Friday.

An upper-level trough in the Intermountain West will continue to send pieces of energy into the Plains and western Midwest for the rest of Thursday and Friday, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may be...

Heavy rain potential in the middle of the U.S., and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Heavy rain potential in the Western Corn Belt and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Some isolated showers are developing early this week, but a stronger and slow-moving system could bring heavier rain amounts to the middle of the country later this week and weekend.

Heavy rain potential in the Western Corn Belt and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain potential in the Plains and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Some showers over the next week will not hamper much progress for soybean planting in Brazil next week.

Weather factors driving the markets Friday include rain in the Plains next week and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil.

Mild weather in the Corn Belt, rain moving back into the Plains and good planting weather in most of South America outside of southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Mild weather in the Corn Belt, good planting weather in most of South America, but heavier rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Harvest has already begun but will be increasing over the next few weeks. What does the weather look like as combines roll?

Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Southern Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in the Plains and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Mild weather in the Corn Belt and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Last week, models insisted on extreme heat for most of this week and through mid-September. They made a nearly 180-degree turn as milder air now floats into the Corn Belt and probably sticks around through mid-September instead...

Mild and somewhat showery conditions for the Central U.S. and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

An early withdrawal of the heat for the Central U.S. and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving Tuesday's markets.

With the turn to September, the spring planting season is in sight for South America. El Nino will be the biggest influence on the weather pattern for the next several months, and producers down there are likely to be happy about...

A slight change to the hot and relatively dry forecast for the Central U.S., early rain for central Brazil and heavier rain in southern Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

El Nino should gain more of an influence on the weather through the fall season.