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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  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    One last clipper with a burst of arctic air for this weekend in the U.S., and rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

  • DTN Ag Weather Brief

    A clipper system in the Canadian Prairies and Northern Plains is producing scattered showers. That is organizing into a band of moderate precipitation across Montana that will spread southeast through Iowa and into the Ohio Valley...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and a burst of arctic air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • It will be awfully cold this weekend across the eastern half of the United States. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    The coldest air of the season is forecast to descend into the Midwest this weekend. Some areas may not make it above zero Fahrenheit on Saturday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and reinforcing shots of cold air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Multiple clipper systems moving through the U.S. with snow and reinforcing shots of cold air, and heavy rain in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several reinforcing shots of cold air, along with some snow in the U.S., and heavy rain in central Brazil, are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several reinforcing shots of cold air along with some snow in the U.S., and a forecast for heavy rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several reinforcing shots of cold air along with some snow in the U.S., and a forecast for heavy rain in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    Several reinforcing shots of cold air through the U.S., and a return to a drier pattern in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A big storm this weekend followed by a burst of arctic air in the U.S., and a front in the midst of a drier pattern in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A colder and more volatile weather pattern setting up this week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    A colder and more volatile weather pattern setting up this week in the U.S., and overall drying conditions in Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Below-normal rainfall is forecast next week in Argentina and southern Brazil, with increased rainfall in central Brazil. This may be the start of a more persistent pattern to end the calendar year. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • The next week of rainfall should follow the last couple, with good coverage across much of South America. But this may be the last week to do it for a while. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact 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...

  • An upper-level trough in far northern Canada will bring a burst of cold, arctic air south into the eastern U.S. this weekend into early next week. (Pivotal Weather graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact 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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact 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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Dry conditions forecast for central Brazil (circled) are a concern for soybean producers. (DTN graphic)

    South America Calling

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Warm weather is forecast to continue across the U.S. through October. But there could be a change to that forecast. (DTN graphic)

    Ag Weather Forum

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

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

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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...

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.

  • Commodities Market Impact Weather

    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.