John Baranick

A low-pressure system continues to spin around the Great Lakes with isolated showers, but the system's cold front will be bringing showers to the East Coast for one more day. Some cooler air is drifting in behind the system...

Soil moisture across central Brazil is currently below normal for early November. An increasing rainfall forecast for next week needs to verify or we may start to see issues with developing soybeans.

A drier period in the U.S. with mild to warm temperatures, a forecast of better rainfall in central Brazil that is sorely needed, and recent heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A system moving out of the U.S. with a drier period behind it, below-normal rainfall in central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A system moving through the U.S. with widespread rain, but a drier period behind it, below-normal rainfall in central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

An early disruption in the polar vortex has been receiving some chatter on social media lately. But does that mean a burst of cold air in the forecast?

A system moving through the U.S. with widespread rain that should pause fieldwork, below-normal rainfall in central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A system moving through the U.S. with widespread rain that should pause fieldwork, below-normal rainfall in central Brazil, and heavy rain in southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Though fieldwork has been progressing rather smoothly lately, some showers this weekend will be followed by a big storm system that should provide widespread precipitation and cause some headaches for those with fieldwork yet to...

A system moving through the U.S. with widespread rain that should pause fieldwork, below-normal rainfall in central Brazil, and heavy rain moving back into southern Brazil next week are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Some minor disruptions to harvest in the short term and a larger disruption next week for the U.S., increasing rain in central Brazil, and a return of chilly temperatures next week in Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

Some minor disruptions to harvest in the short term and a larger disruption next week for the U.S., increasing rain in central Brazil, and a return of chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets...

Variable weather conditions are improving soil moisture while allowing for fieldwork to progress quickly.

Favorable harvest weather in the U.S. with a minor disruption, more heavy rain in southern Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Though precipitation has been significant farther north, building drought in the Lower Mississippi River Valley and lower streamflow on rivers flowing into the Mississippi are causing water levels to fall. The current forecast has...

Favorable harvest weather in the U.S. with a minor disruption, more heavy rain in southern Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Favorable harvest weather in the U.S., more heavy rain in southern Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Warm and dry weather in the U.S. that will favor harvest, more heavy rain in southern Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Warm and dry weather in the U.S., more heavy rain in southern Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Though the wet season started on time in central Brazil, rainfall has been inadequate so far. That is changing as showers move into the region, but wet weather farther south is causing concerns as well.

A system moving through the U.S. with scattered showers and locally heavy rain to disrupt harvest for a few days, an improved short-term forecast in Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors...

Though the wet season started on time in central Brazil, rainfall has been inadequate so far. That is changing as showers move into the region, but wet weather farther south is causing concerns as well.

A system moving through the U.S. with scattered showers and locally heavy rain to disrupt harvest for a few days, an improved short-term forecast in Brazil, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors...

A system moving through the U.S. with scattered showers and locally heavy rain to disrupt harvest for a few days, an improving Brazil forecast, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

Tropical moisture moving into a stalled front, followed closely by a system moving through, will add up to some heavy rainfall totals for parts of the Central U.S.

A system moving through the U.S. with scattered showers and locally heavy rain to disrupt harvest for a few days, an improving Brazil forecast, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

Two systems moving through the U.S. with scattered showers and locally heavy rain, an improving Brazil forecast, and continued chilly temperatures in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Three hurricanes and their remnants producing widespread precipitation through next week, and a continued focus toward South America planting are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Three hurricanes and their remnants producing widespread precipitation through next week, and a continued focus toward South America planting are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Three hurricanes from the Pacific to the Gulf are going to have an outsized influence on the weather forecast over the next 7-10 days, but come with a lot of uncertainty.

Another couple of dry days in the U.S., but with hurricanes having an outsized influence on the weather through next week, and a continued focus on South America planting are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A week of dry weather for the U.S. but an eye on the tropics in both the Gulf and Pacific, and a continued focus toward South America planting are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A week of dry weather for the U.S. and a continued focus toward South America planting are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Very heavy rain fell in parts of the Plains and Midwest again this week. But with the system moving out of the country this weekend, a drier pattern is setting up to help areas recover from flooding.

Heavy rain moving out of the country and a drier pattern setting up in the U.S., and a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Heavy rain currently in the Central U.S., but a turn toward a drier pattern and a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Heavy rain in the Central U.S., but a turn toward a drier pattern and a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Heavy rain in the Central U.S. but a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain in the Central U.S., but a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

An incredibly strong hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Polo, will move across northern Mexico and into the South-Central U.S. next week. By bringing in lots of tropical moisture, it should lead to more heavy rain.

Heavy rain in the U.S. Plains and western Midwest, but a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Daily showers increasing in the U.S. Plains, a bigger system moving through next week, but a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Daily showers in the U.S. Plains, but a focus toward South American planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A string of semi-solid rain and thunderstorms is forecast to contribute one to two inches of rainfall in parts of the western Corn Belt through the end of the week.

Showers spreading through the U.S., but a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

More areas of heavy rain moving through the Corn Belt and a focus toward South America planting conditions are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Delayed harvest is finding some poor weather conditions, as yet another round of heavy rain moves through the region.

A busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., drought growth across the southern U.S., more heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, and good planting weather in Brazil but not Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets...

A busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., drought growth across the southern U.S., dryness in Australia, and good planting weather in Brazil but not Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Heat from August continues in early September. But systems moving through Canada will bring in some cooler air to some parts of the northern U.S. this weekend and next week.

A busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., recent heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, dryness in Australia, and good planting weather in Brazil but not Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., recent heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, and good planting weather in Brazil but not Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A hot and dry forecast continues for much of the middle of the country for the Labor Day holiday weekend, but some areas across the north will see rain, while a front brings some relief to the Eastern U.S.

A hot and dry southern U.S., a busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., recent and continued heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, and a gradual turn to South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A hot and dry southern U.S., a busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., recent heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, and a gradual turn to South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

The effects of El Nino hang over South America as planting begins in September.

A hot and dry southern U.S., a busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., recent heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies, and a gradual turn to South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A hot and dry southern U.S., a busy weather pattern for the northern U.S., and heavy rain in the Canadian Prairies are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A very active weather pattern next week for the northern tier of the country that may last deep into September, scattered showers in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea region are the weather factors...

A very active weather pattern next week for the northern tier of the country that may last deep into September, scattered showers in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea region are the weather factors...

Somewhat similar to the pattern from mid-August or early June, a busy storm track across the northern half of the U.S. could lead to areas of flooding and significant severe weather.

Another front moving across the U.S. with scattered showers, a very active weather pattern for next week, scattered showers in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving...

Another front moving across the U.S. with scattered showers, more systems moving through this weekend and next week, scattered showers in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea region are the weather...

Continuous days up over the century mark have been a hallmark of this August for Oklahoma and Texas. The weather pattern continues to favor this heat through the end of the month.

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but with lingering dryness issues across the north and south and wetness problems in Illinois and Indiana, decent finishing weather in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea...

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but with lingering dryness issues across the north and south and wetness problems in Illinois and Indiana, decent finishing weather in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea...

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but with lingering dryness issues across the north and south and wetness problems in Illinois and Indiana, decent finishing weather in the Canadian Prairies, and dryness problems in the Black Sea...

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but with lingering dryness issues across the north and south and wetness problems in Illinois and Indiana, patches of rain in the Canadian Prairies, and an eventual turn to the Southern...

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but with lingering dryness issues across the north and south, patches of rain in the Canadian Prairies, and an eventual turn to the Southern Hemisphere are the weather factors driving the...

The developing El Nino in the Pacific Ocean continues to be on track for the strongest in our short-recorded history.

Active weather across the Corn Belt with heavy rain and severe weather, but lingering dryness issues and nearby heat, patches of rain in the Canadian Prairies, and the end of yet another heat wave in Europe are the weather...

Active weather across the Corn Belt with heavy rain and severe weather, but lingering dryness issues and nearby heat, rain in the southern Canadian Prairies, and yet continued heat in Europe are the weather factors driving the...

Active weather across the Corn Belt with heavy rain and severe weather, but lingering dryness issues and nearby heat, rain in the southern Canadian Prairies, and yet more heat in Europe are the weather factors driving the...

The weather pattern is favoring a lot of precipitation chances across the Corn Belt through this weekend, but there are some caveats to the overall "good weather" narrative.

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but lingering dryness issues and nearby heat, rain in the southern Canadian Prairies, and yet more heat in Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Active weather across the Corn Belt, but lingering dryness issues and nearby heat, some rain in the southern Canadian Prairies, and yet more heat in Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.