John Baranick

A taste of true winter temperatures has settled in during the last week. Arctic air has been forced into areas east of the Rockies and that continues all this week, too. However, warmer air will get pushed eastward this weekend...

Cold air in the East and warm air in the West are doing a battle in the middle of the country with clippers moving through, and continued overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Cold air in the East and warm air in the West are doing a battle in the middle of the country with clippers moving through, and continued overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A weak La Nina is in the driver's seat for the winter pattern. But there are other items to consider, as well.

Cold air east of the Rockies but shifting weather next week and continued good rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A storm system is moving into the Southern Plains early Wednesday morning and will quickly move east-northeast through the Ohio Valley tonight. Scattered showers are forecast around the system and could be a mix of rain and...

Cold air will be spreading east of the Rockies behind a storm system that is moving through Wednesday and Thursday. Some very cold weather, the coldest of the season so far, will settle into the Central and Eastern U.S. But how...

Cold air moving into the U.S. behind a storm system east of the Rockies and continued good rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Cold air moving into the U.S. east of the Rockies and a return of some heavier rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Cold air moving into the U.S. east of the Rockies and a return of some heavier rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A storm system is forecast to cross the country during the middle of next week, causing hazards for Thanksgiving holiday travel.

Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S., and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S. and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Forecasts called for heavier precipitation than what actually fell during the last few weeks.

Some snow and a taste of winter for the U.S. and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, a long and drawn-out system for the Midwest, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, another big storm in the middle of the country this week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the...

While models have started to align on the overall development of next week's weather pattern, there are still some big uncertainties into how this will all come together, including timing, location, amounts, and even precipitation type...

Despite some good weather over the last five weeks, there are still concerns about crop development, especially in Argentina's Pampas region where NDVI values are well below normal.

Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, another big storm there for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Recent heavy precipitation and drought reduction in the Plains and Midwest, big storm potential for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

While models generally agree that a big storm system will move into the U.S. next week, they do not have much of an idea on what the details will mean.

Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, big storm potential for next week, and overall fair weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, a continued active pattern that will reduce drought, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the...

Recent heavy precipitation in the Plains and Midwest, a continued active pattern that will reduce drought, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the...

Heavy rain and snow for the southwestern Plains wheat areas, a continued active pattern for the Central U.S. that has led to drought reduction, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving...

The drought that had built up in Argentina and central Brazil during the winter and early spring has taken a massive hit from the last month's-worth of active weather and heavy rain. But soil moisture is still teetering on the dry...

Heavy rain and snow for the southwestern Plains wheat areas, a continued active pattern for the Central U.S. that has led to drought reduction, and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving...

Heavy rain and snow for the southwestern Plains wheat areas, a continued active pattern for the Central U.S., and overall good weather for now in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

As part of the continued active weather pattern across the Central U.S., an upper-level low-pressure center will get stuck in the Four Corners region. Its exact position will determine potential for heavy rain through the Plains...

Areas of heavy rain moving through the Central U.S. and overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Areas of heavy rain moving through the Central U.S. and overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Good weather with widespread rainfall has allowed producers in central Brazil, and especially the state of Mato Grosso, to come back to a normal pace of planting, despite a huge delay at the beginning of planting season.

Multiple systems moving through the Central U.S. with chances for heavy rain through next week and overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Multiple systems moving through the Central U.S. with chances for heavy rain through the middle of next week and overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Multiple systems moving through the Central U.S. with chances for heavy rain through the middle of next week and overall good weather in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A favorable weather pattern for creating storm systems will continue in the middle of the country for at least the next week with more potential toward the middle of November.

Multiple systems moving through the Central U.S. with chances for heavy rain, an increase in soybean planting due to good weather in central Brazil, and a short drier stretch for Argentina are the weather factors driving the...

Potential for heavy rain in the Central U.S., an increase in soybean planting due to good weather in central Brazil, and a short drier stretch for Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Rainfall during the last two weeks has reduced drought and provided much better planting and growing conditions for corn and soybeans in Argentina and southern Brazil. A dry stretch is not a concern unless it lasts longer than...

It has been a long time since a large system has moved through the U.S., but the setup for next week is a much more favorable one. Nothing is guaranteed though and models will be working through a slightly complicated pattern.

Potential for heavy rain in the U.S. next week despite uncertainty as to where, recent good rainfall across South America, but late soybean planting due to earlier dryness, and a drier stretch for Argentina are the weather...

Recent dry weather in the U.S. but potential for some heavy rain next week, recent good rainfall across South America, but late soybean planting due to earlier dryness, and a drier stretch for Argentina are the weather factors...

Recent dry weather in the U.S., potential for some heavy rain next week, good rainfall across South America, but late soybean planting due to earlier dryness, and a drier stretch coming for Argentina are the weather factors...

It has been a long time since a large system has moved through the U.S., but the setup for next week is a much more favorable one. Nothing is guaranteed though and models will be working through a slightly complicated pattern.

Limited showers in the U.S., good rainfall across South America for the next few days, but late soybean planting due to earlier dryness are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Limited showers in the U.S., good rainfall across South America for the next few days, but late soybean planting due to earlier dryness are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Soybean planting in Mato Grosso, Brazil's largest producer, has accelerated, but is still well behind the normal pace. That threatens to force the safrinha (second-season) corn crop to be planted late and expose it to more of the...

A shift westward for meaningful showers in the southwestern Plains, good rainfall across central Brazil, but the possible end of good weather in Argentina are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Potential for meaningful showers in the southwestern Plains and a return to normal with good rainfall across South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Potential for meaningful showers in the Southwestern Plains and a return to normal with good rainfall across South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

While it has been good for harvest and fieldwork, the lack of rain has caused widespread drops in soil moisture and has increased drought significantly for much of the U.S.

A push of cold air through the U.S., potential for meaningful showers in the Southwestern Plains, and a return to normal across South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A push of cold air through the U.S. but continued dry conditions, and a return to normal across South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A strong cold front but a largely dry forecast for most of the U.S., and increased rainfall across South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A system is bringing scattered showers into central Brazil on Oct. 10 and are expected to continue after the storm passes next week. However, models disagree on the coverage and intensity of the rainfall, which may or may not...

A largely dry forecast for most of the U.S. and the true start to the wet season rainfall in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Though October has been quite warm compared to average temperatures for the first third of the month, a burst of much colder air will be moving through. It will be brief, but a sharp drop from the warmth enjoyed thus far.

A largely dry forecast for most of the U.S., Hurricane Milton moving into Florida, and the true start to the wet season rainfall in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A dry forecast for most of the U.S. but Hurricane Milton is heading for Florida, and the true start to the wet season rainfall in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Hurricane Milton is on track to reach the Florida coastline Wednesday evening, likely as a strong Category 3 storm. Weakening may help to diminish the intensity before landfall of the hurricane that reached Category 5 strength...

A dry forecast for most of the U.S., but another hurricane moving into Florida this week, and a big storm increasing rainfall for central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A dry forecast for most of the U.S. and the prospect of a big storm rolling through Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Though rainfall has been very limited outside of southern Brazil, a storm system next week could bring some needed changes.

Massive drought reduction in the southeastern Corn Belt and Southeast, but a dry forecast going forward. The prospect of a big storm rolling through Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt and Southeast U.S., warm and dry conditions forecast for the Corn Belt, and potential for increased rainfall in Argentina and central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Now that we are getting into October, the first frosts start popping up across the northern tier of the country and typically find much of the Corn Belt throughout the month.

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt and Southeast, potential for another tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, many fronts but dry weather through the Corn Belt, and potential for increased wet season rainfall in central Brazil...

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt and Southeast, potential for another tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, and a weak start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Showers are starting to pop up in central Brazil, but they're doing so very sporadically, leading to continued dryness and drought across the region. If showers do not fill in soon, significant delays to soybean planting can be...

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt, continued impacts from Hurricane Helene into the Midwest and Mid-South, and a weak start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt, Hurricane Helene headed for the Southeast and Ohio Valley, and a weak start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Helene has quickly formed from a disturbance to a hurricane over the last 24 hours and is set to become a major hurricane before landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida on Thursday evening. Heavy rain will spread northward...

Recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt, what will be Hurricane Helene headed toward the Southeast U.S. and Ohio Valley. A weak start to the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Recent and forecast heavy rain moving through the Corn Belt, another hurricane headed through the Gulf of Mexico and an eye toward the start of the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

A fast-developing tropical cyclone is currently in the northwestern Caribbean. Forecasts are for the storm to reach hurricane strength as it enters the Gulf of Mexico and could be a major hurricane before landfall around the...

Recent and forecast heavy rain moving through the Corn Belt, another hurricane headed through the Gulf of Mexico, and an eye toward the start of the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

A burst of heavy rain moving through the Corn Belt this weekend and early next week, active weather in Argentina and southern Brazil, and an eye toward the start of the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors...

A burst of heavy rain moving through the Corn Belt this weekend and early next week, active weather in Argentina and southern Brazil, and an eye toward the start of the wet season in central Brazil are the weather factors...

A stalled front and a system forming along it this weekend into next week could bring about a burst of heavy rain through the Corn Belt. Models are still determining the most likely locations for heavy rain, which could be a good...

Rain in the Plains and system moving through the Midwest next week, and continued dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Increasing showers in the Plains and continued dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Continued rain in the Southeast, increasing showers in the Plains, and continued dryness in central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Soil moisture across most of South America is very low for this time of year. Only small areas of the continent's growing areas are having luck with precipitation so far this spring.

Continued rain in the Southeast U.S., increasing showers next week in the Plains, and continued dryness to start South American spring planting are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Increasing heat and largely dry conditions in the Corn Belt, a tropical cyclone developing in the Gulf of Mexico, and continued dryness to start South American spring planting are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A combination of a tropical wave and a front in the Gulf of Mexico is starting to organize. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting it to become a hurricane before landfall, likely sometime late Wednesday in Louisiana.

Dry conditions continuing and heat increasing in the Corn Belt and a dry start to South American spring planting are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Very dry conditions in central Brazil give concern to producers about on-time planting of soybeans. If the wet season rains are delayed, the crunch will be on for the safrinha (second-crop) corn and cotton season in 2025.

Dry conditions continuing and heat increasing in the Corn Belt and a dry start to South American spring planting are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.