John Baranick

A front continues to slowly sag south Wednesday, getting down into the southern Corn Belt overnight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue near the front throughout the day, bringing heavy rain and a low risk of...

The end of a heatwave in the U.S. with areas of heavy rain moving through, areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies, and Australia are the...

A destructive windstorm was intense enough to be labelled a derecho as it tore through parts of South Dakota and Iowa Monday night, July 28-29. An additional windstorm farther north produced plenty of strong winds, but did not...

The end of a heatwave in the U.S., but coming with a derecho in Iowa on Monday, areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies, and Australia are...

There's potential Monday for a major windstorm and possible derecho across South Dakota and Minnesota. Other than the extreme winds, areas of hail and tornadoes will be possible as well as heavy rainfall that may produce flooding.

The end of a heatwave in the U.S., but coming with heavy rainfall and severe weather potential, areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies...

The weather pattern during the last week was very active, but not all areas were hit with the precipitation they needed. The next week of weather looks to do something similar.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt with some increased heat but good rainfall and limited drought, areas of dryness in Europe and the Black Sea region, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies...

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt with some increased heat but good rainfall and limited drought, areas of dryness in Europe and the Black Sea region, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies...

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt with some increased heat but good rainfall, areas of dryness in Europe and the Black Sea region, and an improved rainfall forecast in the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies, and Australia are...

An upper-level ridge of high pressure is creating a dome of heat that is spreading through a large portion of the U.S. this week.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt with some increased heat and risks of severe weather, areas of dryness in Europe and the Black Sea region, and an improved rainfall forecast in the Northern Plains, Canadian Prairies, and...

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt with some increased heat and risks of severe weather, areas of dryness in Europe and the Black Sea region, and an improved rainfall forecast in Australia are the weather factors driving...

Some dry conditions are noted in the eastern end of the Canadian Prairies. With an overall active pattern likely through the end of July, will that mean improving weather conditions for area farmers?

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt but risks of severe weather, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

The weather through much of the U.S. east of the Rockies has been active with seasonable temperatures. But a ridge developing over the South this week could be the catalyst for major changes the rest of summer.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Continued good weather in the Corn Belt, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

June had mixed precipitation through the Canadian Prairies, helping some drought areas improve while other areas got worse.

Continued good weather east of the Rockies, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Continued good weather east of the Rockies, and areas of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Continued active weather across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Pacific Northwest, Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Usually this time of year, drought is developing over portions of the primary agricultural areas of the country and threatens crop production. It is this year, too, but for smaller areas than usual.

Continued active weather across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Continued active weather across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Continued active weather across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Meteorologists tend to talk about weather in terms of being above or below normal, especially in the longer ranges. But what do they mean, and why are they used?

Another system later this week and more for next week across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Canadian Prairies, Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A sweeping cold front moving through the U.S., another system later this week and more for next week, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A sweeping cold front moving through the U.S., another system later this week, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A sweeping cold front moving through the U.S. and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A front bringing areas of heavy rain from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes, heat for the Eastern U.S., a change to the pattern for next week, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the...

Models have continually pushed back the start time to a hot and dry summer forecast. How long can they continue to do that?

A stalled front bringing areas of heavy rain from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes, heat for the Eastern U.S., a change to the pattern for next week, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are...

A stalled front bringing areas of heavy rain from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes, heat for the Eastern U.S., and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

A stalled front bringing heavy rain to the Upper Midwest, heat for the Southern and Eastern U.S., and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Finally, some heavy rainfall is going to fall on portions of the Canadian Prairies this weekend. But parts of the region may be needing more.

More widespread rain through the northern U.S. and Canadian Prairies, a few days of heat moving across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Heat building in the West will move eastward through the Plains later this week, the Midwest this weekend, and the East Coast early next week. Some records are likely to be broken.

More widespread rain through the U.S. and Canadian Prairies, a few days of heat moving across the U.S., and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A wet spring has delayed wheat harvest in Kansas quite a bit, leaving much of it still in the fields. A moderate risk of severe weather Tuesday could cause some damage.

More widespread rain through the U.S. and Canadian Prairies, potential severe weather in mature Kansas wheat fields, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

More widespread rain through the U.S. and Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

DTN is forecasting a hot and dry summer for much of the central U.S.

More widespread rain through the U.S., but a drier extended forecast, drying conditions in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors...

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Though much mention has been noted about areas of heavy rain this spring, some areas in the heart of the country have seen below-normal rainfall.

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Drier weather in the Canadian Prairies has led to a rapid seeding pace. But the region needs rain. Some areas may have to wait until late next week for that, though.

Continued wet weather across the south, more rain next week, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Despite a cooler and very wet end to spring that may leak out into the first half of June, forecasts still point toward a hot and dry summer for a large majority of the U.S.

Continued wet weather across the south, a change in the forecast that keeps the wet conditions going next week, frost potential in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the...

Continued wet weather across the south, frost potential in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Continued wet weather across the south and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Very little rainfall is expected for the next week in the Canadian Prairies.

Drought reduction in the North-Central U.S., continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Drought reduction in the North-Central U.S., continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Two storm systems combined to produce widespread and mostly heavy rainfall across the Corn Belt over the last week. For some areas, that was sorely needed. For others, that has meant overly wet conditions and flooding.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt, continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Widespread rain fell across the region this week, which was favorable after recently hot and dry conditions.

Dryness returning to the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A pristine environment ahead of a strong cold front will contribute to a good chance for widespread severe weather on Friday, May 16.

A pattern-changing storm system moving through the north after good planting progress, dryness returning to the southwestern Plains, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Recent heavy rain in the Southeast, a pattern-changing storm system moving through the north, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A burst of summer heat is on its way out this week as a strong storm system moves through the North-Central U.S. and Canadian Prairies. Temperatures will fall dramatically behind the system.

Recent heavy rain in the Southeast, a pattern-changing storm system moving through the north later this week, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain in the Southeast, fantastic planting conditions but now very dry soils in the northwestern Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

After another good week of seeding weather, a pattern change will allow showers to return to the region with lower temperatures.

Continued areas of heavy rain across the Southeast, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Planting windows are wide open across the North-Central U.S. with warm, summerlike temperatures and little rainfall. How long will that last? And will that be a concern going into summer?

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South and East, fantastic planting conditions in the North-Central U.S., and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South and East and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Unlike some issues over the U.S. and other parts of the world, the weather situation in the Canadian Prairies is very good for early seeding.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the south and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the Central U.S., a change to a wetter forecast in the eastern Midwest, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China, and Australia are the weather factors...