John Baranick

Precipitation during the next several weeks is going to be paramount to the record production forecast for Brazil soybeans as they enter flowering stages of growth. Full-season corn is also hoping for good rains as it enters...

Growing drought in the southwestern Plains and dryness in portions of Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

A weak system is bringing some showers to the northern Midwest on Friday. The cold front to the system is pushing through the Plains and Midwest and bringing near-record temperatures down several degrees, but temperatures are...

Growing drought in the southwestern Plains, dryness in portions of Argentina and southern Brazil, and more showers in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, dryness in Argentina and southern Brazil, and yet more showers in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

Several small disturbances will move across the northern tier of the U.S. and southern Canada for the next week.

A stable but active pattern in the United States, dryness in Argentina and southern Brazil, and more showers in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

A stable but active pattern in the United States, dryness in Argentina and southern Brazil, and continued showers in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

The Australia Bureau of Meteorology declared La Nina to be in effect on Nov. 23. With both the Australians and Americans agreeing on the state of ocean temperatures in the Pacific, the focus turns toward the impact on worldwide...

A briefly stable pattern in the United States, periods of showers across South America, and heavy rain in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

A briefly stable pattern in the United States, showers across South America, and heavy rain in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

The Australia Bureau of Meteorology declared La Nina to be in effect on Nov. 23. With both the Australians and Americans agreeing on the state of ocean temperatures in the Pacific, the focus turns toward the impact on worldwide...

The worldwide impacts of the official classification of La Nina by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Limited showers across the United States, La Nina-type conditions for Argentina and southern Brazil, and heavy rain in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

An atmospheric river event brought record rainfall to British Columbia and meaningful snow to the Canadian Prairies, with myriad impacts for agriculture and transport.

An active pattern through the United States, a return to more La Nina-type conditions for Argentina and southern Brazil, and soggy fields in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

An active pattern through the United States and a return to more La Nina-type conditions for Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

An active pattern through the United States and a return to more La Nina-type conditions for Argentina and southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

An active pattern through the United States and drier conditions coming to Argentina are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

An active pattern through the U.S. and drier conditions coming to Argentina are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

A dwindling large storm in the United States, a clipper system bringing a band of snow this weekend, and favorable rains in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

A large storm that continues to bring major weather impacts across the United States and better-than-normal rainfall in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

A large storm that will have major weather impacts across the Eastern U.S. and better than normal rainfall in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

October was a very warm month overall, but November is already having its ups and downs. That fall-like pattern looks to continue for the rest of the month.

A large storm that will move through the United States and mostly favorable conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

A large storm that will move through the United States and mostly favorable conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

A large storm forecast for next week in the United States, the end of a good rainfall pattern in Argentina, and wet conditions for wheat harvest in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Colder weather moderating through the United States, the end of a good rainfall pattern in Argentina, and wet conditions for wheat harvest in eastern Australia are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Lower temperatures spreading south through the eastern United States and the end of good rain coming to Argentina are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

A strong cold front with the coldest air of the season to date is settling in across the eastern half of the U.S. Widespread frosts and freezes will continue for much of the week before temperatures moderate.

Lower temperatures settling in across the eastern U.S. and good chances and coverage of rain in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Lower temperatures across the United States and good chances and coverage of rain in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

Rain has saturated and sometimes flooded soils during the last two weeks, making it difficult to harvest effectively. How does soil dry out and what determines its drainage speed? And how is it different from spring to fall?

Scattered showers causing harvest delays in the Eastern Corn Belt, a push of cold air this weekend and next week, and good chances and coverage of rain in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention...

A system moving across the United States with widespread rain and wind hazards, and increasing chances for rain in Argentina, are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

A strong system moving across the United States and increasing chances for Argentina are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

A system during the weekend brought widespread heavy rain to much of the Corn Belt and another moving through this week will add to the totals, keep soils wet, and delay the corn and soybean harvest. A mix of adverse conditions...

A strong system moving across the United States, along with the continued La Nina pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Rain across the West and Eastern Corn Belt, along with the continued La Nina pattern in South America, are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

Scattered showers expected for the Pacific Northwest and Corn Belt, along with the continued La Nina pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

With thoughts of last season firmly in mind for Brazil producers, planting progress has advanced well ahead of schedule. Weather has cooperated with these efforts.

Scattered showers expected for the Corn Belt, along with the continued La Nina pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Scattered showers across the Corn Belt along with the continued La Nina pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

A system will move through the Corn Belt this week and produce some locally moderate rainfall. Additional moderate rainfall will be possible across the southern Corn Belt this weekend into next week. But, overall, harvest should...

A small system moving through the Corn Belt this week along with a La Nina type pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

A system moving through the Corn Belt this week along with a La Nina type pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

It has taken a while, but the Pacific Ocean has started to influence the weather pattern in South America like we expect.

It has taken a while, but the Pacific Ocean has started to influence the weather pattern in South America like we expect.

Scattered showers clearing the U.S. along with a La Nina type pattern in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Scattered showers from Texas to the eastern Midwest along with mixed conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

A strong storm system with far-reaching impacts to the United States and rainfall patterns in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

After two systems brought some severe weather and moderate to heavy rains across the Plains and Midwest the last couple of days, the next one will cover a much broader area with more significant impacts.

A strong storm system with myriad impacts to the United States and rainfall patterns in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Widespread rainfall across the United States and South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

A series of three storm systems will bring a bevy of agricultural impacts to the Plains and western Midwest, culminating in a major storm in the middle of next week.

A series of three storm systems set to move through the middle of the country and mixed weather conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Several storm systems set to move through the country and favorable planting conditions in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Storm systems starting to bring more rain east of the Rockies and favorable planting conditions in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

Models are developing a strong trough of low pressure in the western U.S. that could induce a strong storm system in the Plains in the middle of next week.

Showers along and east of the Mississippi River, and the generally favorable planting conditions in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Showers east of the Mississippi River, and the generally favorable planting conditions in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

Drought that continued from the end of 2020 in the Plains and West diverged in 2021, leading to an area of haves and another of have-nots. That was especially apparent in wheat production numbers across the country.

Showers spreading from the Plains through the Midwest and the generally favorable conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Showers spreading from the Plains into the Midwest and the generally favorable conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Developing showers in the Plains and eventually the Corn Belt along with mostly beneficial weather conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

A strong ridge of high pressure developing from Hudson Bay down into the Midwest will create a block for a trough of low pressure in western North America. But a weakness on the southern end of this ridge will allow a system to...

Periods of showers slowly moving through the Plains and Corn Belt along with widespread beneficial weather conditions in South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

Hot and dry conditions early this week that will change to showery weather at least in the Plains and more active weather across South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

Drying conditions with increasing temperatures across the U.S. and better planting conditions in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Favorable harvest weather in the U.S. and planting weather in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Heavy rain across the eastern Midwest but drying conditions to the west and the start of central Brazil's wet season are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

An active pattern is ending for most areas this week while a more stable, drier and warmer pattern sets up for next week.

A storm bringing pockets of moderate to heavy rainfall over eastern production areas and the potential start of central Brazil's wet season are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.

A storm that will bring some moderate rainfall to the Corn Belt this week and the potential start of central Brazil's wet season are the weather factors holding the market's attention Monday.

A storm system that could bring heavy rain to the Corn Belt next week and a delay in the start of central Brazil's wet season are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

An active pattern with potential for heavy rain next week across the Corn Belt, heavy rainfall in Louisiana and a stalled front in southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

An active pattern with potential for heavy rain next week across the Corn Belt, Tropical Depression Nicholas' heavy rainfall for Louisiana and a stalled front in Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

An active pattern bringing periods of showers across the Corn Belt, Tropical Storm Nicholas' potential impact to the Delta and recovery efforts, and wet weather in southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's...

An active pattern bringing periods of showers across the Corn Belt, Tropical Storm Nicholas' potential impact to the Delta and recovery efforts and wet weather in southern Brazil are the weather factors holding the market's...

Hot weather across the U.S. from June through August just barely edged out 1936 as the hottest summer on record. 1936 was the heart of the Dust Bowl, and the record stood for 85 years before falling this year.

Drier and warmer conditions across much of the United States and improving conditions across South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Friday.

Drier and warmer conditions across much of the United States and improving conditions across South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Thursday.

Drier conditions across much of the U.S. and wetter conditions across South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Wednesday.

A drier pattern this week will turn more active next week. However, with systems moving through rather quickly, precipitation should be at or below normal with a few exceptions.

Drier conditions across much of the United States outside of the Midwest and wetter across South America are the weather factors holding the market's attention Tuesday.