Bryce Anderson

The good old summertime may, at times, not be so good for crop development--especially when new kernels and seeds are forming and filling. Research on corn growth and development indicate that, during the fill stage of the crop...

The U.S. corn crop had a wide variety of weather to deal with in the 2018 season. But, by the time everything was over, large yield and large total production are likely to be keyed into the spreadsheets.

The 2018–19 winter season forecast offers a little bit for everyone. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) calls for above-normal temperatures over the majority of the...

Nothing about cutting costs is easy, as farmers are well aware. They've been on a quest for the past few years to find the best deals on seed, fertilizer and other variable expenses. Lowering input costs as much as possible...

Harvest time in the northern hemisphere is planting time--for the most part, soybean-planting time--in the southern hemisphere, and planting in Brazil is off to a favorable start. Farmers in Brazil have an official start time of...

Cooler conditions reducing stress on developing crops in the Midwest but also keeping crop development behind normal in some areas, and favorable conditions for the winter wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the...

A cooler pattern in the Midwest forecast, and periods of showers for the Black Sea region, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

Cooler six-to-10-day Midwest conditions, and a favorable 90-day forecast for finishing crops, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

An intense multi-day heat wave for the Midwest, and favorable conditions over northern crop areas, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Stress-easing milder weather indicated in the six-to-10-day Midwest forecast, and continued favorable hot and dry conditions for the Southern Plains wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention...

A hot and stressful five-day period in the Midwest, and a dry week for Southern Plains wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

A midsummer cooling trend in the eastern Pacific Ocean may indicate drier times ahead for the Midwest.

Hottest temperatures of the season in the Midwest and drier conditions for Southern Plains wheat harvest are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

The threat of flooding adds to the high-water issues that producers in the Delta have endured and coped with throughout the 2019 season.

Close attention to rainfall prospects in the eastern Midwest, and drier conditions for the Southern Plains wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

Mixed midsummer conditions in the Midwest, and drier conditions for the Southern Plains wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Seasonally warm conditions in the Midwest, and tropical energy monitoring on the U.S. Gulf Coast, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

A warm Midwest pattern, and possible tropical weather activity in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Mostly beneficial Midwest conditions, and milder temperatures with showers forecast for the Black Sea region, are key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

Heavy rain indicated for the western Midwest, and a cooler forecast for Europe and the Black Sea region, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

A variable temperature pattern across the Midwest, and continued hot conditions in Europe and the Black Sea region, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

Variable rainfall over the Midwest and favorably hotter, drier conditions for Southern Plains wheat harvest are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Seasonal summer warmth in the central U.S., and continued excessive heat in Europe, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

A pattern change to warmer and drier in the central U.S., and limited impact from dryness in Russia, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Continued forecasts for warmer temperatures in the Midwest, and a much-needed drier trend for Southern Plains wheat harvest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

Anticipation of a pattern change in the Midwest, and a stressful heat wave indicated for western Europe wheat areas, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Mixed weather conditions ahead for the Midwest and dryness-easing rain in the Canadian Prairies are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

Late-week heavy rain in the Midwest and a variable rain pattern forecast for the Southern Plains are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

Ongoing rain prospects for the Midwest over the next week, and an additional high chance for showers in the Canadian Prairies, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

Additional heavy rain for the Midwest over the next week, and a high chance for showers in the Canadian Prairies, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

A new round of moderate-to-heavy rain in the central U.S., and a high chance for showers in the Canadian Prairies, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

Continued wet conditions in the central U.S., and favorable harvest trends in South America, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

A new round of wet conditions for the Midwest in the next week, and a cool and rainy pattern in the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Prospects for heavy rain redeveloping in the Midwest forecast, and an unfavorable cool and rainy outlook in the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

Low temperatures limiting crop growth in the Midwest, and periods of showers in the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Some major differences between regions look to be in order for the summer season of crop year 2018. This variety reflects the influence of the recently departed La Niña temperature pattern in the Pacific Ocean equatorial...

In the ranking of numbers, it's hard to top the number seven for either perfection or luck. Yes, numbers like three and five have their positive associations; but number seven pretty well takes the cake for association with...

Variable rainfall across the Midwest, and heavy rain leading to flooding and wheat crop loss in the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

A pattern change to less Midwest precipitation, and heavy rain causing quality loss in Plains wheat, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

Additional rain across the Midwest, and a dry trend for the Black Sea crop region, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Continued rain across the Midwest, and unfavorable wet and cool conditions in the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Ongoing Midwest rain and flooding, and damaging rain in store for the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

Continued rain and flooding in the Midwest, and heavy rain in store for the Southern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Continued heavy rain and flooding are widely forecast for much of the Midwest and Plains through the end of May.

Rain and possible flooding for the western Midwest and Plains, and lighter precipitation for the eastern Midwest, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

A heavy rain pattern returning to the western Midwest, and continued favorable South America trends, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

A brief period of drier conditions for central U.S. fieldwork, and ongoing favorable South America trends, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Periods of rain to keep planting at a history-challenging slow pace, and more favorable conditions for South America row crops, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Tuesday.

A short drier period in the Midwest, and rain developing late week in the Northern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Mixed conditions across the central U.S., and generally favorable trends in central Brazil, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

A cool to cold Midwest temperature trend hindering field drying, and ongoing favorable harvest conditions in central Brazil, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

Midwest rain in the short-term time frame, and prospects for drier conditions over the six- to 10-day period, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.

Additional rain hindering Midwest planting, and favorable conditions across South America, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Heaviest flooding in a generation, and associated corn planting delays, have lower production chances increasing.

Midwest river flooding that matches historic levels, and ongoing chilly conditions in the Northern Plains, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

One of the hallmark features of this past 2017–18 winter was a dramatic, out-of-bounds warm spell in the far northern latitude regions.

Continued wet Midwest conditions, and a benign trend in central Brazil, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Monday.

Heavy rain for the Midwest, and a chance for snow in northern crop areas, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Thursday.

Wet and cold Midwest conditions, including snow; and, wet and cold conditions in northern crop areas, are the key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Friday.

Forecast details calling for wet conditions across the Midwest, and widespread rain for the Southern Plains, are key weather items for the commodity trade's attention Wednesday.