John Baranick

Some heavy rain falling ahead of a colder pattern for next week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A storm system in the Southern Plains is producing widespread showers and thunderstorms Thursday morning. Those showers and storms extend into Missouri and will spread through the southern half of the Midwest throughout the...

A burst of cold, arctic air is forecast to move through the U.S. during Thanksgiving week. Additional bursts of cold air are expected through December.

Two big storm systems moving through the U.S., a colder outlook for next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Two more big storm systems moving through the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A couple of larger storm systems are forecast to bring through quite a bit of rain to the Central and Southern Plains up through the Ohio Valley, providing beneficial moisture for winter wheat.

A more active weather pattern in the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A more active weather pattern in the U.S., low water levels on the Mississippi River, and increasing rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A front that moves through Argentina and southern Brazil this weekend is forecast to produce widespread precipitation. But that may be the last one for a while, with drier trends in all model solutions.

A big change in the weather pattern starting next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A big change in the weather pattern starting next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A change in the weather pattern next week, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and the potential end of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

While the first half of November has been defined by clipper systems, the second half may be defined by bigger systems with more widespread impacts.

A change in the weather pattern, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and one last week of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A change in the weather pattern, low water levels on the Mississippi River, and one last week of good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

One more week of good weather for all of South America is in the forecast. But that could be the last one for a while, turning some areas into hot and dry conditions.

A burst of colder air east of the Rockies this weekend into early next week, lake-effect snows around the Great Lakes, falling water levels on the Mississippi River, and heavier rainfall for central Brazil are the weather factors...

A burst of colder air east of the Rockies this weekend into early next week, lake-effect snow around the Great Lakes, a return to lower water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers across central Brazil are the weather...

A series of clippers moving through the U.S. this week, a burst of colder air this weekend, a return to lower water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Several clippers continue to move across the country this week, but one this weekend will be able to pull down some cold air to the eastern half of the country.

A series of clippers moving through the U.S. this week, a burst of colder air this weekend, a return to lower water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

A series of clippers moving through the U.S. in early November, a return to lower water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Several fast-moving weather systems will move through the U.S. in early November.

A series of clippers moving through the U.S. in early November, improvements to the water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers filling back in across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Heavy rain moving out of the U.S. and being replaced by clippers in early November, improvements to the water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers filling back in across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

A system producing more rain and a shot of colder air to the southern U.S., and showers filling back in across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A front moving across the southern tier of the country will bring some chilly weather, including areas of frost.

A system producing more rain and a shot of colder air to the southern U.S., and showers filling back in across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A system bringing more rain and a shot of colder air to the U.S., and showers filling back in across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A system bringing areas of heavy rain to the southern U.S. and a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Long-range models seem to agree that a flip in the weather pattern will occur in November, bringing heavier rain to central Brazil, but drying out southern Brazil and Argentina.

A system bringing areas of heavy rain to the southern U.S. and a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A couple more systems moving through the country to end the month, including some heavy rain in the Southern Plains, and a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Despite some good rainfall during the weekend, local rivers, including the Mississippi, have not seen much of an increase in water levels, which remain very low for yet another fall season.

Several systems moving through the U.S. through the end of October with rain and breezy winds, and a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Several systems moving through the U.S. through the end of October with rain and breezy winds, and a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A front moving through the U.S. this weekend with some heavy rain, and good rainfall in South America, but a drier stretch for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A strong front this weekend may clear out rain for Southern, Central Brazil next week. Here's how it may affect crops.

A system and front moving through the U.S. this weekend, and good weather across most of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A system and front moving through the U.S. in an up-and-down pattern, and good weather across most of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Though the first half of October has generally been quiet, the second half looks to favor frequent storm systems through the country.

A stalled front and systems moving along it are bringing showers to the Central U.S., and good weather across most of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A stalled front and systems moving along it will bring showers to the Central U.S., and good weather across most of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

After two weeks of nearly no rain, consistent showers are finally starting to build in central Brazil.

A bigger storm bringing changes to the middle of the U.S., increasing rainfall in central Brazil, and showers across the rest of South America and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Quiet weather in the U.S. for the next few days but a bigger storm moving in this weekend, the increasing rainfall forecast in central Brazil, and showers across the rest of South America and parts of Europe are the weather...

Quiet weather in the U.S. for the next few days, the increasing rainfall forecast in central Brazil, and showers across the rest of South America and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Lower-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are close to the threshold for La Nina.

Some disruption to the U.S. harvest, the increasing rainfall forecast in central Brazil, and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Some disruption to the U.S. harvest, the increasing rainfall forecast in central Brazil, and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

The official start of the wet season has central Brazil producers going full bore on soybean planting, but a continued dry weather forecast threatens those plants.

Favorable harvest weather in the Central U.S. for the next couple of days but changes for next week, dryness in central Brazil, and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving...

Favorable harvest weather in the Central U.S. but changes next week, dryness in central Brazil, and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Favorable harvest weather in the Central U.S., dryness in central Brazil, and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Your local weather forecast may be in for some more significant shifts during the next several weeks.

Hot and dry weather in the Central U.S., and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Hot and dry weather in the Central U.S., and showers across Argentina, southern Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

After a front produced some areas of heavy rain this week to start off wet-season rainfall in central Brazil, the showers have dried up and are forecast to be very spotty through early October.

Drier weather through the Central U.S., a potential tropical storm for the Southeast, and showers across Argentina, Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

The weather pattern that is giving much of the U.S. warmer conditions is expected to continue for the next two weeks, if not longer.

Drier weather through the Central U.S., and showers across Argentina, Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Areas of heavy rainfall forecast for the Central U.S. followed by a drier stretch, and showers across Argentina, Brazil, and parts of Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Areas of heavy rainfall forecast for the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Areas of heavy rainfall forecast for the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Areas of heavy rainfall forecast for the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and the start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Producers in central Brazil await the start of the wet season, which usually occurs in late September. A front moving through next week may bring the widespread rainfall that many will use to start soybean planting.

An increasing rainfall forecast for the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and the start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Periods of rain, some of which may be heavy, moving across the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and an eye on central Brazil's start to the wet season are the weather factors driving the markets...

A system that has found itself cut off from both jet streams across North America will only slowly move through the U.S. through early next week.

Periods of rain moving across the Central U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and an eye on central Brazil's start to the wet season are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Periods of rain moving across the Western Corn Belt this week, showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and an eye on central Brazil's rainfall are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

An overall favorable harvest weather pattern across the U.S., showers across Argentina, Europe, and Australia, and an eye on central Brazil's rainfall are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Assessing the weekend frosts across the northern U.S. and Argentina, showers across Europe and Australia, and an eye on central Brazil's rainfall are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

The growing season is long in South America and weather conditions can produce various effects depending on when they occur.

A burst of cold air moving into the U.S. with limited frost potential across the north, showers across Europe and Australia, and a turning focus on the start of South America's planting season are the weather factors driving the...

Another burst of cold air moving into the U.S. with limited frost potential, showers across Europe and Australia, and a turning focus on the start of South America's planting season are the weather factors driving the markets...

Another couple of bursts of colder air will descend through the U.S. going through the weekend. Conditions will be awfully chilly, but could an early frost occur?

Another burst of cold air moving into the U.S. with limited frost potential, showers across Europe and Australia, and a turning focus on the start of South America's planting season are the weather factors driving the markets...

Forecasts suggest a cold-neutral or weak La Nina for fall, especially late fall. Typically, this means a warmer and drier pattern for much of the U.S.

Another burst of cold air moving into the U.S. this week with limited frost potential, showers across Europe and Australia, and a turning focus on the start of South America's planting season are the weather factors driving the...

Another burst of cold air moving into the U.S. next week, dry conditions for harvest in the Canadian Prairies, and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Cool temperatures for the end of August and beginning of September in the U.S., dry conditions for harvest in the Canadian Prairies, and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.