John Baranick

DTN Meteorologist
John Baranick

John Baranick graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's of science degree in meteorology and a minor in agronomy. He has been a meteorologist with DTN since 2011.

John uses his forecasts to comment on its impacts to different industries and helping customers make important business decisions. His comments have been received by clients in the aviation, transportation, energy, and agriculture industries worldwide.

John works out of the Burnsville, Minnesota, office.

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  • DTN Ag Weather Brief

    Isolated showers will be possible yet again in the Plains on Friday, mostly due to a stalled front from north to southeast in the region. But a cold front is sweeping into the Northern Plains and the combination of the two fronts...

  • The forecast from the American GFS model shows low temperatures down into the single digits Celsius (upper 30s to middle 40s Fahrenheit) in southern safrinha corn areas for June 14 (circled), though that forecast could trend downward. Similar conditions are noted in the model on June 13 and 15 as well. (DTN graphic)

    Very Cold Weather for Brazil Crop

    Late-planted safrinha corn in south-central Brazil is still in the pollination and fill stages of growth, which make it vulnerable to frost damage, and significantly in some areas. A cold front that moves into the country this weekend...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Moderating temperatures and a forecast for increased rainfall in the U.S. -- especially the Midwest -- and potential frosts in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Moderating temperatures and a forecast for increased rainfall in the U.S. -- especially the Midwest -- and potential frosts in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Precipitation during the last 60 days has been largely below normal across the entire Corn Belt outside of some small areas. (DTN graphics)

    Ag Weather Forum

    A lack of widespread, good rainfall during the last two months has led to widespread decreases in soil moisture and increases in drought coverage and intensity. Concerns over flash drought and its effect on young crops continues...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Moderating temperatures and forecast rainfall in the Midwest, more rain and heat for parts of the Plains and Canadian Prairies, and potential frosts in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Dryness but moderating temperatures in the Midwest and more rain and heat for parts of the Plains and Canadian Prairies are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Dryness in the Midwest, more rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, and a return to dryness for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Drought expansion in the Midwest, more rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, and a return to dryness for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • The summer weather pattern should be quite variable in terms of precipitation and temperature. The forecast shown is heavily influenced by the forecast for the first week of June, with more variable conditions afterward. Temperature anomaly is in degrees Fahrenheit. (DTN graphics)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Haves and have-nots will define the summer pattern for precipitation, but history suggests that most places end up with near-normal amounts. Temperatures end up being quite variable but with limited heatwaves outside of the...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, drier conditions in the Midwest, and recent rain for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, drier conditions in the Midwest, and rain for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, a brief drier spell for the Midwest, and potential rain for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies, a short-lived drier spell for the Midwest, and potential rain for Brazilian corn are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are above normal and on the cusp of El Nino classification in the 3.4 region, the standard zone for analyzing the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). (CPC/NOAA graphics)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean are on the verge of El Nino classification. Are we headed toward a strong or even Super El Nino this year?

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies and a drier Midwest and Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies and a drier Midwest and Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the Plains and Canadian Prairies and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Drought reduction or removal across most of the Plains is forecast by the Climate Prediction Center through this summer. (CPC graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    After heavy rain in late April and May, the Climate Prediction Center is focused on continued improvement in drought areas across most of the Plains. There are some caveats to this forecast, however.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Widespread drought reduction and additional rain for the Plains, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Widespread drought reduction and additional rain for the Plains, plus a drier Brazil, are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the U.S. over some of the drought areas and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Modeled soil moisture is above normal for a lot of North Dakota (in blue) at the moment, thanks to some heavy rain during the weekend. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Conditions in North Dakota this spring have been rough with heavy snow and lingering cold that have made it difficult to get out into the field. Like a year ago, planting pace is very slow, but there is optimism that planting will not...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the U.S. over some of the drought areas, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Rainfall during the last seven days was heavy across a lot of the middle of the country. Areas in yellow, over 2 inches, covered a lot of territory in the Plains into the Midwest, many of which had been dealing with long-term drought issues. (NOAA graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Near-perfect conditions arose to produce more than a week's worth of widespread heavy rainfall over the middle of the country. Some areas of the Plains that have been in drought for a long time got some much-needed rainfall...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Additional rain for the U.S. over some of the drought areas, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rain for the U.S. over some of the drought areas followed by drier conditions, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Near complete dryness is forecast for most of Brazil for the next week. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    The wet season is officially over and safrinha corn in central Brazil is facing dryness for the next week and likely beyond. However, this is typical for this time of year.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild temperatures and more rain for the U.S. over some of the drought areas, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild temperatures and more rain for the U.S. and Canada, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • By early next week, the upper-level pattern will change with a ridge in western North America (orange) and a trough in eastern Canada (blue). The two features will battle over the middle of the continent for the second half of May. (Tropical Tidbits graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Weather over the last week has been warmer and wetter in a lot of areas, favorable for both planting and early growth. That continues this week as well, but the upper-level pattern is changing this weekend. We are apt to see...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Mild temperatures and more rain for the U.S. and Canada, and a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rising temperatures and more rain for the U.S. and Canada, along with a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rising temperatures and more rain for the U.S. and Canada, and a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rising temperatures and more rain for the U.S. and Canada, and a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Precipitation amounts during the next week are forecast to be widespread, but not overly heavy. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    Rising temperatures and some periods of rain will move through much of the U.S. during the next two weeks, favoring the Plains with some needed moisture and bringing more to other areas. Warmer weather will help keep planters rolling.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rising temperatures and more rain for the U.S., and a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Rising temperatures and more rain for the U.S., along with a drier central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Cold air moving back into the Corn Belt, recent rain in the southwestern Plains, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Soil moisture across much of the winter wheat growing areas in South America has very limited soil moisture and needs more as wheat planting increases during the next month. (CPC/USDA graphics)

    South America Calling

    Wheat growing areas in South America are beginning to plant their 2023 crop, but are doing so in poor soil moisture across much of the region. Additional rain is needed and building El Nino conditions may supply some better rain...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Cold air moving back into the Corn Belt, recent rain in the southwestern Plains, and a drier Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, cold air continuing in the Corn Belt, and rain in the southwestern Plains are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, cold air continuing in the Corn Belt, and rain in the southwestern Plains are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, cold air continuing in the Corn Belt, and rain in the southwestern Plains are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, cold air pouring into the Corn Belt, and potential for more rain in the southwestern Plains are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Though below normal for much of Brazil's safrinha corn areas, rainfall over the last 60 days was close enough to normal at a relatively consistent clip to keep soil moisture elevated. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    Though there were fears about a shortened wet season in Brazil due to the waning influence of La Nina and delayed plantings, the region escaped with overall good rainfall. Next up will be a watch on temperatures and potential for...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, cold air pouring into the Corn Belt, potential for more rain in the southwestern Plains, and eventual dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, potential for more rain in the southwestern Plains, and eventual dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    An active pattern across the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    An active pattern across the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    An active pattern starting back up in the U.S., snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A system moving through the U.S. and a return to an active pattern, snowmelt in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A system moving through the U.S., snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several warm and dry days in the U.S., snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several warm and dry days in the U.S., snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Briefly better rainfall in central Brazil is a needed boost after a period of dryness. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    After two weeks of isolated rain in central Brazil, a system moving through the country is bringing some briefly beneficial rain before going isolated again next week. The country will rely on weather systems for its rain for the...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A change in the pattern for next week, snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A large storm in the U.S., a change in the pattern for next week, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A large storm in the U.S., a change in the pattern for next week, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • This still frame from the GFS forecast for the evening of March 31 shows the height of the storm where impacts are expected to be maximized, including strong winds, severe weather in the middle of the country, heavy rain, and moderate to heavy snow across the north. (Tropical Tidbits graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    A storm system will traverse the country this week with widespread impacts including strong winds, widespread rainfall, severe storms and heavy snow.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S., slow snowmelt in the Northern Plains, and isolated rains in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • The Storm Prediction Center is focused on the Lower Mississippi Valley for a moderate risk of severe storms later today. (SPC graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    A strong spring storm system will bring significant risks for severe weather across the Lower Mississippi Valley on Friday. Large hail will be possible, but very strong, damaging winds and long-tracked, strong tornadoes are the main...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S. and dwindling rains in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • The forecast for central Brazil for April suggests dry weather for the primary safrinha corn growing areas. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    After some delayed planting for safrinha corn, Mother Nature is not helping out by reducing rains across central Brazil going into and through April.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S. and dwindling rains in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S. and dwindling rains in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Active weather in the U.S. and dwindling rains in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Cold temperatures in the Plains and a break in the rain for key parts of Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • Safrinha (second-season) corn planting (in blue) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, is at the slowest pace in at least the last five years, putting the focus on the rest of the wet season rains and potential for frosts later this year. (Sistema Famasul graphic)

    South America Calling

    With Argentina's crop production almost set, the focus in South America is for Brazil's safrinha corn crop, which may go through some significant challenges this season.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Another storm with cold temperatures moving into the Plains and a break in the rain for key parts of Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Another storm with cold temperatures moving into the Plains and a break in the rain for key parts of Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.