Ag Weather Forum

A major winter storm system is forecast to move through the southern half of the U.S. Friday through Sunday.

Lower Mississippi tributaries saw notable drying from early winter warmth.

La Nina is forecast to turn into El Nino during the second half of 2026, which may have implications for agriculture, hurricanes, and eventually next year's winter season.

Persistent cold air in the Southeast and a developing storm on Sunday could lead to snow falling across southern Georgia and the eastern Carolinas this weekend.

Summer 2025 brought mostly favorable rainfall and limited stressful heat to primary central U.S. crop areas.

The rise of El Nino is forecast to bring favorable weather patterns to the U.S. during the growing season, but there are uncertainties.

The central United States could be in for an abrupt pattern change come mid-January as Arctic air from Canada spills south.

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

La Nina influence led to Southern Plains December precipitation deficits of 75% to over 90%.

From raging wildfires to catastrophic flooding and dangerous tornado outbreaks, the weather in 2025 was historic in more ways than one.

Brazil's coffee production is trying to recover from drought damage in 2024.

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.

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.

Significant losses in wheat, cotton and livestock occurred during the Southern Plains five-year drought.

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

Thousands of wildfires burned across Canada in 2025, and weather conditions contributed to a record area of land affected by wildfires. Smoke from the fires spread even into several U.S. states.

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.

Despite arctic cold, tar spot has adapted to survive Midwest winters.

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

Corn yields may drop as much as 40% by the end of this century due to climate change impact.