John Baranick

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., frost chances ending in the Midwest, a wetter pattern ahead, colder temperatures in northern Europe, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the...

An old front remains active near the Gulf Coast with scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon. Some additional strong-to-severe thunderstorms may develop around Oklahoma later this afternoon and evening as well...

The building El Nino, likely to be among the strongest on record, will have widespread weather impacts for much of the globe.

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., recent frosts in the Central Plains and Midwest, but a pattern change coming next week, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., more cold air causing frosts in the Central Plains and Midwest, but a change coming next week, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., more cold air causing frosts in the Central Plains and Midwest, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Cold temperatures may produce areas of frost across the Northern and Central Plains as well as the Midwest this week.

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., more cold air causing frosts this week as well as snow in the Central Plains, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Recent drought-reducing rainfall across the southern U.S., more cold air causing frosts this week as well as snow in the Central Plains, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Recent heavy rainfall across the southern U.S. that is reducing drought, cold air causing frosts through next week, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean continue to rise, crossing the threshold into El Nino territory. Forecasts suggest this year's El Nino could become the strongest on record.

Recent and forecast rainfall across the southern U.S. that is reducing drought, cold air causing frosts, the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Recent and forecast rainfall across the southern U.S. that is reducing drought, cold air causing frosts, the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Multiple systems moving through the U.S. with heavy rain in parts of the dry south, cold air moving in from Canada, the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Drought is a major problem for a lot of the Plains, South and Southeast, but these areas are in line to pick up some heavy rainfall this week.

Multiple systems moving through the U.S., heavy rain in parts of the dry south, cold air moving in from Canada, the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A big system and cold air in the Canadian Prairies, systems moving more rain for drier areas of the U.S., the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A big system moving into the Canadian Prairies, multiple impacts farther south across the U.S., the end of the wet season in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A big storm system moving into the Canadian Prairies will bring some heavy snow and very low temperatures that will last into early May.

A big system moving into the Canadian Prairies, multiple impacts farther south, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Recent heavy rainfall across the central U.S., frosts this past weekend and more on the way, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Soil moisture is a growing problem for large areas of the country, especially in the Plains, South and Southeast.

Recent heavy rainfall across the central U.S., frosts this past weekend and more on the way, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A sharp cold front will move through the country Friday and over the weekend. Significant severe weather is forecast for Friday, followed by extremely cold temperatures this weekend. That will...

Recent heavy rainfall across the central U.S., frosts this weekend, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Recent heavy rainfall across the central U.S., a sharp cold front bringing frosts this weekend, more widespread rainfall next week, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the...

Cold air lingering throughout much of this spring continues into the back half of the season. That may produce a shorter planting window for some areas of the region this year.

A busy weather pattern across the U.S., including some rain for drought-stricken areas in parts of the Plains, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A busy weather pattern across the U.S., including some rain for drought-stricken areas in parts of the Plains, isolated showers in central Brazil, and dryness in Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A busy weather pattern across the U.S., including some rain for drought-stricken areas in the Plains, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Many producers wait for morning 4-inch soil temperatures to hit and consistently stay above the 50-degree-Fahrenheit mark before they begin planting. That line continues to move north.

A busy weather pattern across the U.S., including some rain for drought-stricken areas in the Plains, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A busy weather pattern across the U.S., including some rain for drought-stricken areas in the Plains, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Though drought has been increasing significantly in much of the Plains, the weather pattern will favor at least some precipitation there into next week.

More areas of rain this week, including for some significant drought areas, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Heavy rain in parts of the U.S. last week, more coming up for some areas this week, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain in parts of the U.S. last week, more coming up for some areas this week, and isolated showers in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Growing drought in much of the Plains, South, and Southeast U.S., but areas of heavy rain from central Texas through the Midwest, heavy rain in southern Argentina, and isolated showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving...

Growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, areas of heavy rain from central Texas through the Midwest, heavy rain in southern Argentina, and isolated showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Three separate storm systems are moving across the country this week. There is potential for all kinds of weather for large areas of the country.

Growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, active weather this week for some of the U.S., heavy rain in southern Argentina, and isolated showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, active weather this week, heavy rain in southern Argentina, and isolated showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, but an increase in precipitation next week, rainfall for parts of Argentina, and isolated showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

After some drier weather in the last 10 days or so, the weather pattern is forecast to become much more active next week, especially in the Midwest.

A front moving across the U.S., growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains but an increase in precipitation next week, rainfall for parts of Argentina, and thinning showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

Up-and-down temperatures across the U.S., growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains but an increase in precipitation next week, and rainfall for parts of Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

Up-and-down temperatures across the U.S., growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, and rainfall for parts of Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Up-and-down temperatures across the U.S., growing drought in the Central and Southern Plains, and rainfall for parts of Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Drought growth and hotter temperatures in the Plains, limited rainfall in the Midwest, and rainfall for parts of Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Limited drought reduction in the Central U.S., a return of hot and dry weather in the Plains, and a mix of conditions in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Recent drought reduction in the Central U.S., a return of hot and dry weather in the Plains, and a mix of conditions in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

After a massive winter storm brought a burst of arctic air through the country during the last few days, an extreme burst of high temperatures is spreading through the West and Central U.S. this week.

Drought reduction in the Central U.S., a return of hot and dry weather in the Plains, and a boost for dry areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A strong winter storm exiting the Eastern U.S. on Monday, drought reduction in the Central U.S., a return of hot and dry weather in the Plains, and a potential boost for dry areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

A massive winter storm will roll through the northern tier of the country this weekend through March 16. Snowfall totals could be extremely large and break records while strong winds produce blizzard conditions. There are still...

A blizzard and major winter storm for the Northern U.S., drought reduction in the Central U.S., hot and dry weather in the Plains next week, and a potential boost for dry areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

Two more big systems moving through the Northern U.S., drought reduction in the Central U.S., and a potential boost for dry areas in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Two storm systems will move across the northern tier of the U.S. through the coming weekend, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential blizzard conditions.

Systems moving through the Central and Northern U.S. that will decrease drought, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A pair of disturbances will create risks for widespread severe thunderstorms for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Three separate systems moving through the Central and Northern U.S. that will decrease drought, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Three separate systems moving through the Central and Northern U.S. that will decrease drought, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

More rounds of rain moving through the Central U.S. that will decrease drought, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

More rounds of rain moving through the Central U.S. that will decrease drought, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Almost continuous rainfall moving through the Central U.S. this week with risks of severe weather, and limited rainfall in Argentina's driest areas are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A very active weather pattern will continue this week and extend through next week as well. Drought reduction is likely, but deficits may be too large to overcome during this pattern.

Almost continuous rainfall moving through the Central U.S. this week, and an increase in Argentina's rainfall forecast are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Almost continuous rainfall moving through the Central U.S. this week, and an increase in Argentina's rainfall forecast are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Safrinha corn planting is slightly behind schedule, a large concern with limited soil moisture and only about two months of the wet season left.

Multiple systems moving across the Central U.S. in early March, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

The DTN forecast for March, particularly early March, favors widespread reduction in drought across the middle of the country.

Multiple systems moving across the Central U.S., especially for early March, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Multiple systems moving across the U.S., especially for early March, and drier conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Multiple systems moving across the U.S., primarily across the north, and spotty rain in Argentina and Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Multiple systems moving across the U.S. and more spotty rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A couple of bigger spring-like storms moving across the U.S. and more chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

At least two, and probably a third, storm systems will move across the country this week, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential for severe weather across a widespread area.

A couple of bigger spring-like storms moving across the U.S. and more chances for rain in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.