John Baranick

Cool temperatures for the end of August and beginning of September in the U.S., dry conditions for harvest in the Canadian Prairies, and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A big batch of cold air has settled into much of the U.S. behind a strong cold front that moved through this weekend. Temperatures fell into the 30s for small parts of the Northern Plains. The...

Producers have had to dodge some areas of heavy rain to start the harvest period, but they will get a meaningful break in the rain during the next seven days.

A strong cold front producing a burst of cooler temperatures for the end of August in the U.S., and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A strong cold front producing a burst of cooler temperatures for the weekend and next week in the U.S., and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A strong cold front will bring a burst of well-below-normal temperatures, making it feel like fall for at least a few days.

A strong cold front producing a burst of cooler temperatures for the weekend and next week in the U.S., and showers across Europe and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A cold front pushing through the U.S., a burst of cooler temperatures for the weekend, and showers across Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A cold front pushing through the U.S., a burst of cooler temperatures for the weekend, and showers across Europe are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

It's harvest time in the Canadian Prairies, which will be steadily increasing through the end of the month. Recent and forecast rainfall make that a little more difficult, however.

Heat building ahead of a cold front that will move through the U.S., areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies are the weather factors...

Heat building ahead of next week's front in the U.S., areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts of the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies are the weather factors driving the...

USDA came out with a monster corn yield forecast for the 2025-26 season in the Aug. 12 WASDE report. Can that really be justified by the recent weather? And what hazards await for the rest of the season?

Heat building ahead of next week's front in the U.S., 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 weather factors...

Overall good weather in the Corn Belt, but some heat between fronts, 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...

Overall good weather in the Corn Belt, 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 weather factors driving the markets...

Good weather in the Corn Belt despite a short break in the active weather, 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 end of a heatwave in the U.S. with areas of heavy rain moving through, another decrease in drought coverage on the drought monitor, areas of dryness in the Black Sea region and central China, and increased rainfall in parts...

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.