John Baranick

A strong cold front is moving through the Southern Plains up through the Midwest on Thursday afternoon. The front is producing scattered showers and thunderstorms centered around Missouri that will expand throughout the...

Wet season showers have effectively ended this week in most of Brazil, which puts the onus on fronts coming from Argentina to supply any excess moisture for the safrinha corn crop in central and southern Brazil. Corn conditions...

A strong cold front that will bring a risk of frost to the Plains, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, and the end of the consistent wet season showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Weather factors driving the markets Wednesday are a strong cold front with a risk of frost for the Plains, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea and the end of the consistent wet season showers in central Brazil.

A long and drawn-out system, or pair of systems, will move through the country this week and weekend. Areas of heavy rain will be welcomed in some places and not in others, causing some delays to early planting progress.

Another strong storm for the U.S. bringing areas of heavy rain, a risk of severe weather and frost, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, and the end of the wet season in central Brazil are weather factors driving...

Another strong storm for the U.S. that is missing the southwestern Plains and bringing areas of heavy rain, a risk of severe weather, and frost instead, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, and the likely end of the...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. that is missing the southwestern Plains and bringing a risk of frost instead, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, and the likely end of wet season showers in central Brazil are...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. that is missing the southwestern Plains and bringing a risk of frost instead, a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, and widespread showers in South America are the weather...

A continued active pattern for the U.S., a mix of conditions in Europe and the Black Sea, plus widespread showers in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

I missed out on the 2017 eclipse but made sure I didn't miss the next one in 2024.

All eyes will be upward on April 8 as the moon blocks out the sun for a total eclipse. But will we see the spectacle or clouds instead?

A continued active pattern for the U.S. with another storm system in the West, wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region and widespread showers in Brazil are weather factors driving Friday...

Though rainfall forecast for the next 10 to 12 days is fairly substantial, models are insisting on a cold front moving through shortly thereafter that will cause precipitation to decline over central Brazil a few weeks before the...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. with another storm system currently in the West that will move eastward, wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region and showers in central Brazil are the...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. with heavy rain, severe weather, snow, wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region and showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

An active pattern continues to bring large storm systems through this spring, which has increased soil moisture in a lot of areas of the country. With spring planting starting up across the south, and those in the north eyeing...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. with heavy rain, severe weather, and snow, wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region and showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

A continued active pattern for the U.S. with heavy rain and severe weather, wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region and showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

After some hefty rainfall in Central Brazil during the last several days, subsoil moisture estimates from satellite observations barely budged. More rain is in the forecast. Can this create some better moisture?

A continued active pattern for the U.S., wetter conditions in western Europe, drier conditions in the Black Sea region, and a stalled front in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A very strong super El Nino this winter is quickly breaking down and La Nina is forecast to develop this summer. Assuming it does, which is highly likely, here's what we can expect to see this summer and beyond.

Cold air in the U.S. Plains, a continued active pattern for the U.S., and a stalled front in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Cold air flowing into the U.S. Plains, a continued active pattern for the U.S., and a stalled front in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Cold air flowing into the U.S. Plains, a storm system that continues early this week, and a stalled front in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

An active pattern is producing a big-time spring storm system for most of the country this weekend and to start this week with some huge snowfall totals, potential blizzard conditions, freezing rain, strong winds and a risk of...

An active pattern is going to produce a big-time spring storm system for most of the country with some huge snowfall totals, potential blizzard conditions, freezing rain, strong winds and a risk of severe weather. It is going to be...

Cold air building in Canada that will dip into the U.S., a major storm over the weekend into next week, and a stalled front in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A cold front in southern Brazil will move up into central Brazil and stall out, bringing days of good showers there. But with subsoil moisture lacking significantly, will this coming rain be enough to build in enough soil moisture for...

Cold air building in Canada with an eye on the U.S., a major storm over the weekend into next week, and mixed weather conditions in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

An active pattern that has left many areas in the Upper Midwest dry thus far should start spreading more precipitation to western areas this week and especially this weekend.

Cold air building in Canada with an eye on the U.S., a major storm over the weekend into next week, and mixed weather conditions in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Cold air building in Canada with an eye on the U.S., a major storm over the weekend into next week and mixed weather conditions in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Soil moisture in Brazil continues to be well below normal. Though the actual soil moisture is adequate for early growth, the lack of subsoil moisture in most of the safrinha corn areas will not be once the wet season rains shut down.

An active and eventually colder pattern for the rest of March, a return of rain to Brazil and excessive rain in parts of Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

2023 brought a big change to the main climate driver as we saw La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean abruptly change to a very strong El Nino. 2024 will bring a similar but opposite transition as El Nino quickly fades and La Nina...

A system moving through the U.S. this week, a change to colder this weekend with more next week, a return of rain to Brazil and excessive rain in parts of Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Soil moisture in Brazil continues to be well below normal. Though the actual soil moisture is adequate for early growth, the lack of subsoil moisture in most of the safrinha corn areas will not be once the wet season rains shut down.

A storm system will move through the country over the next several days with widespread precipitation including some severe weather and heavy snow.

A system moving through the U.S. this week, a change to colder this weekend, drier conditions in Brazil and excessive rain in parts of Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A system moving through the U.S. this week, a change to colder this weekend and drier conditions in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A system moving through the U.S. this week, a change to colder this weekend and drier conditions in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Very warm temperatures so far this winter and early spring might tempt some producers to plant their 2024 crops early. However, a burst of colder air coming in later this month could get some additional support in early April and...

A system moving through the U.S. with needed showers in the Southern Plains and another for next week, and widespread showers in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A system moving through the U.S. with needed showers in the Southern Plains and another for next week, along with widespread showers in South America, are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Recent heat, strong winds and overall dry conditions have sapped topsoil moisture for winter wheat in the Central and Southern Plains. However, two storm systems are poised to bring good moisture back into the region.

A system moving through the U.S. with needed showers in the Southern Plains, and widespread showers in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A front and system moving through the U.S., including the drier southwestern Plains and widespread showers in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Temperatures this winter season were at or near record highs across the northern tier of the country despite a visit from the polar vortex in mid-January.

Climate models from around the world show the decay of El Nino coming at vastly different rates, leading to a lot of uncertainty about spring weather patterns.

Soil moisture in Brazil is adequate in most areas for the current developing safrinha corn, but is well-below normal for this time of year. A drier March forecast is not favorable for good crop production, despite favorable...

Strong shifts in temperatures and systems moving through the U.S., scattered showers in southern Brazil, and rain missing parts of Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Waffling temperatures and strong systems moving through the U.S., scattered showers in southern Brazil and rain missing parts of Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

The upper-level pattern has turned very active as we cross the threshold of winter into spring. The next two weeks should see wild swings in temperatures, strong winds, areas of accumulating snow and severe weather.

Waffling temperatures and strong systems moving through the U.S., scattered showers in southern Brazil and rain missing parts of Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Warmer temperatures and the potential for a big storm moving through the U.S. next week, scattered showers in central Brazil and rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Rainfall in Argentina has turned away from its consistency during the last month and crops are just holding on.

Warmer temperatures and a big storm moving through the U.S. next week, scattered showers in central Brazil and the return of rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Despite a pair of systems moving through over the next week, temperatures through the end of February -- the end of meteorological winter -- continue to be very warm.

Warmer temperatures and a somewhat active streak to close out winter in the U.S., scattered showers in central Brazil and the return of rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Warmer temperatures and a somewhat active streak to close out winter in the U.S. and precipitation in Brazil and Argentina are the weather factors driving Tuesday's markets.

Rainfall in Brazil has been consistent, but amounts have not been up to snuff and soil moisture is behind schedule for the safrinha corn crop that is now being planted.

A pair of clippers are moving through this week, which is usually indicative of colder air dropping down from Canada. Models are not insisting on that. Why not?

Two active jet streams fighting for control in the U.S., scattered showers in Brazil and recent heavy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Two active jet streams fighting for control in the U.S., scattered showers in Brazil and recent heavy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

After more than two weeks of hot and dry conditions that produced a flash drought in Argentina, heavy soaking rains moving through the region will ease the stresses for corn and soybeans, which are in a critical stage of...

Several systems moving through the U.S. with a changing pattern, including snow in the southwestern Plains, showers in central Brazil, and waves of heavy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Several systems moving through the U.S. changing the pattern, showers in central Brazil and a return of rain to Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Several systems moving through the U.S. changing the pattern, showers in central Brazil and a return of rain to Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

An upper-level trough in the West has already soaked California and is spreading precipitation throughout the region. That trough will send several impulses of energy through the rest of the country this week and weekend, which...

Continued warmth across the U.S. but several systems moving through, continued good weather in most of Brazil, and a return of rain to Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Continued warmth across the U.S. with several systems moving through, continued good weather in most of Brazil, and a return of rain to Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Warmth across the U.S. with a major system moving through, continued good weather in most of Brazil, and hot and dry conditions in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Reports from the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange point to rapidly worsening conditions in Argentina due to heat and dryness.

Due to widespread heavy precipitation over the last week, long-term heavy rainfall and improvements in multiple other categories that go into drought classification, the Feb. 1 update from the USDM showed sweeping improvements...

Warmth across the U.S. but a major system moving through, continued good weather in most of Brazil, and hot and dry conditions in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Warmth across the U.S. with a major system moving in, continued good weather in most of Brazil, and hot and dry conditions in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A strong ridge continues to be planted across the middle of North America, blocking up the weather pattern and bringing a lot of warm air to the U.S. and Canada. However, a big trough in the Pacific will try its hardest to push...

Warmth across the U.S., continued good weather in most of Brazil and drier conditions in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Warmth across the U.S., continued good weather in most of Brazil, and drier conditions in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.