
The weather pattern features multiple systems moving through the country during the next couple of weeks at least.
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The weather pattern features multiple systems moving through the country during the next couple of weeks at least.
While wet season showers will ease up from east to west across central Brazil this week, it remains uncertain how much progress producers there can make from the slow start so far this...
La Nina has finally kicked into gear and that is causing cold air to pool up in the Canadian Prairies. It will be difficult for the cold to leave during the next few weeks and likely won't.
An active storm track in the U.S., lower coverage and intensity of showers in central Brazil, and another stretch of hot and dry conditions after earlier rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
A system that brought a wintry mix of precipitation on Wednesday to the Midwest continues through the Northeast on Thursday with the same hazards. The next system in the pipeline will be moving into California for later today.
An active storm track in the U.S., easing showers in parts of central Brazil, and another stretch of hot and dry conditions after earlier rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
The weather pattern features multiple systems moving through the country during the next couple of weeks at least.
An active storm track in the U.S., easing showers in parts of central Brazil, and some brief, but heavy rain for the driest areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
An active storm track in the U.S., easing showers in parts of central Brazil and some rain for the driest areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
A typical La Nina pattern in the U.S. this week, waning showers in central Brazil and some rain for the driest areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
A La Nina pattern featuring cold in the northwest U.S., heavy rain in central Brazil but easing up later next week and rain potential for the driest areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
Warmth in the U.S., heavy rain in central Brazil and limited rain for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
Warmth in the U.S., heavy rain in central Brazil and limited rain for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
La Nina is finally starting to kick in with a pattern change in early February.
A week of warm weather in the U.S., heavy rain in central Brazil and limited rain for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
A week of warm weather in the U.S., heavy rain in central Brazil and limited rain for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
Producers in central Brazil are in the midst of a brief break from daily showers, allowing them to get some fieldwork done. But a period of heavy rain is forecast to close out the month of January and begin February, which is...
More wet weather across the Southern U.S. next week and an extended forecast promising heavy rain in central Brazil and isolated showers for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
More wet weather across the Southern U.S. next week and an extended forecast promising heavy rain in central Brazil and isolated showers for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
Cold air leaving the U.S. and an extended forecast promising heavy rain in central Brazil and isolated showers for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
A weak La Nina is in place this winter, but it will not stick around long. What is expected for this spring and summer?
A blast of arctic air for the U.S. next week and some rain moving through Argentina later this week and weekend are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
An up-and-down temperature forecast in the U.S. including a big arctic air outbreak, and some rain moving through Argentina later this week are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Some roller-coaster temperatures will occur this week, but we'll fall down the big hill this weekend after a cold front sweeps through the country.
An up-and-down temperature forecast in the U.S., and some rain moving through Argentina later this week are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
It has been very dry in Argentina for the last couple of weeks and will continue to be dry into next week. A pair of fronts are forecast to move through the country late next week and weekend, but models disagree on how much...
An overall cold pattern that continues for much of the U.S., and a mixed extended forecast for Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
An overall cold pattern that continues for much of the U.S. with another disruptive winter system, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
An overall cold pattern that continues for much of the U.S. with another disruptive winter system later this week, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
After a big winter storm dropped 6 to 12 inches of snow and a band of freezing rain across the middle of the country this past weekend, another storm is set to bring more snow and freezing rain later this week.
Significant cold air settling into the U.S. with another disruptive winter system later this week, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Significant cold air settling into the U.S. and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
Below-normal rainfall has been the norm in Argentina and southern Brazil for the last couple of months. However, the showers that have been coming have hit the driest spots at the right time, keeping plant health largely on track...
A storm system will bring a band of heavy snow, a zone of freezing rain, and the potential for severe weather Jan. 4-6.
Significant cold air moving into the U.S. behind a big winter system this weekend and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
Significant cold air moving into the U.S. behind a system this weekend and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
Forecasts predict a severe cold snap for early 2025 in areas east of the Rockies. A major storm system Jan. 4-6 will usher in arctic air, potentially breaking temperature records and disrupting travel.
Significant cold air moving into the U.S. for the start of 2025 and the lack of heavy rain in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Colder air moving into the U.S. for the start of 2025, and the lack of heavy rain in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
There are signs that the atmosphere is changing, and a very cold pattern will set up across the U.S. and southern Canada for early to mid-January.
An active and overall warm pattern to end the year in the U.S., and the lack of heavy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
The weather pattern in South America features less heat and less rain across Argentina and southern Brazil. Will that matter for crop development?
An active and overall warm pattern to end the year in the U.S., and the potential for showers in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
A clipper system will move from the Canadian Prairies through the northern U.S. Wednesday through Friday. The system will produce some heavy snow along its path and bring a burst of colder air.
An active pattern, but a lack of rain in the southwestern Plains, and scattered showers in just the right spots in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
An active pattern, but a lack of rain in the southwestern Plains, and scattered showers in just the right spots in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
Warmer air spreading through the U.S. but with little or no rain in the southwestern Plains, and scattered showers in just the right spots in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
A brief shot of cold air and dryness in the southwestern Plains during an active U.S. weather pattern and scattered showers in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
A chaotic December pattern has led some to believe that the chances for a white Christmas are higher than average this year. Will that turn out to be true?
A brief shot of very cold air occurring amidst an overall warmer pattern here in the U.S. and some patchy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
A brief shot of very cold air occurring amidst an overall warmer pattern here in the U.S. and some patchy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving markets Tuesday.
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A brief shot of very cold air occurring amidst an overall warmer pattern here in the U.S., and some patchy rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
It's been a tough task to accomplish, but there are some small cracks in the good weather situation for South America.
Cold air in the East and warm air in the West are doing a battle in the middle of the country, a bigger storm system early next week, and continued overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the...
A taste of true winter temperatures has settled in during the last week. Arctic air has been forced into areas east of the Rockies and that continues all this week, too. However, warmer air will get pushed eastward this weekend...
Cold air in the East and warm air in the West are doing a battle in the middle of the country with clippers moving through, and continued overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Cold air in the East and warm air in the West are doing a battle in the middle of the country with clippers moving through, and continued overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
A weak La Nina is in the driver's seat for the winter pattern. But there are other items to consider, as well.
Cold air east of the Rockies but shifting weather next week and continued good rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
Cold air will be spreading east of the Rockies behind a storm system that is moving through Wednesday and Thursday. Some very cold weather, the coldest of the season so far, will settle into the Central and Eastern U.S. But how...
Cold air moving into the U.S. behind a storm system east of the Rockies and continued good rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
Cold air moving into the U.S. east of the Rockies and a return of some heavier rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Cold air moving into the U.S. east of the Rockies and a return of some heavier rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.
A storm system is forecast to cross the country during the middle of next week, causing hazards for Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S., and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S. and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
Forecasts called for heavier precipitation than what actually fell during the last few weeks.
Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S. and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, a long and drawn-out system for the Midwest, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, another big storm in the middle of the country this week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets...
While models have started to align on the overall development of next week's weather pattern, there are still some big uncertainties into how this will all come together, including timing, location, amounts, and even precipitation type...
Despite some good weather over the last five weeks, there are still concerns about crop development, especially in Argentina's Pampas region where NDVI values are well below normal.
Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, another big storm there for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.
Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, big storm potential for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.
While models generally agree that a big storm system will move into the U.S. next week, they do not have much of an idea on what the details will mean.
Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, big storm potential for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.
Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, a continued active pattern that will reduce drought, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.
Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, a continued active pattern that will reduce drought, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.