John Baranick

A front is still producing a band of broken showers and some thunderstorms from the Northeast down to the central Gulf Coast Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, a storm is moving into Texas and is firing up more thunderstorms there...

Recent dry weather during the last week has resulted in slight drops in soil moisture and crop conditions for corn and soybeans. That trend is likely to continue.

Another system bringing snow to portions of the U.S., a threat of some colder air next week, and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A pair of systems that will move through the U.S., and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A mix of rain and snow is forecast for much of the U.S. through the weekend.

A pair of systems that will move through the U.S. in a warmer pattern, and areas of dryness in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Another stretch of warmth for the U.S. followed by a potentially impactful winter system to end the week, and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Another stretch of warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Weather conditions for crop growth have been favorable in much of Argentina so far, but the forecast for January may start to change that outlook.

The end of a stretch of record warmth and a more chaotic forecast for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

No. 5 on DTN's list of the Top 10 Ag Stories of the Year focuses on how, with a waning La Nina and largely neutral conditions for the spring and summer, an active weather pattern brought better-than-expected weather for most...

A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Many areas in the Intermountain West and Plains will hit records, while others may see too much cloud cover that will leave them behind. Northern areas will be warm, but not near records.

A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A stretch of record warmth for the U.S., and an uneven distribution of rain in South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick shares why one of his articles stood out for him during the year. Providing context to maps or events helps readers understand the real risk beyond a number.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Instead of a busy and cold pattern across the US, the pattern is busy and warm.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures to end the year for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

A stretch of much warmer temperatures for the U.S., and rain in much of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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 Wednesday.

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.

Possibly the strongest clipper in a train of many across the northern U.S. will move through on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

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.

It has finally started raining consistent, heavy amounts across central and northern Brazil.

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

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.

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.

Multiple fronts and clipper systems will reinforce the cold air east of the Rockies throughout the week.

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.

A front-loaded winter is in the forecast as La Nina peaks early and fades throughout winter.

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.

A big winter storm will spread multiple impacts across the country from Friday through Sunday, including heavy rain and snow and will be followed by a burst of arctic air.

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.

A front-loaded winter is in the forecast as La Nina peaks early and fades throughout winter.

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.

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.

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.

A burst of cold, arctic air is forecast to move through the U.S. during Thanksgiving week. Additional bursts of cold air are expected through December.

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...

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.

A couple of larger storm systems are forecast to bring through quite a bit of rain to the Central and Southern Plains up through the Ohio Valley, providing beneficial moisture for winter wheat.

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.

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.

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 solutions.

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 Friday.

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.

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.

While the first half of November has been defined by clipper systems, the second half may be defined by bigger systems with more widespread impacts.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

A series of clippers moving through the U.S. in early November, a return to lower water levels on the Mississippi River, and showers across central Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Several fast-moving weather systems will move through the U.S. in early November.

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.

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...

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.

A front moving across the southern tier of the country will bring some chilly weather, including areas of frost.

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.

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.

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.

Long-range models seem to agree that a flip in the weather pattern will occur in November, bringing heavier rain to central Brazil, but drying out southern Brazil and Argentina.

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.

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.

Despite some good rainfall during the weekend, local rivers, including the Mississippi, have not seen much of an increase in water levels, which remain very low for yet another fall season.

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.

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.

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.

A strong front this weekend may clear out rain for Southern, Central Brazil next week. Here's how it may affect crops.

A system and front moving through the U.S. this weekend, and good weather across most of South America are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

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.

Though the first half of October has generally been quiet, the second half looks to favor frequent storm systems through the country.

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.

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.