Weather

Reaching levels rarely seen since 2013, historic dryness grips the eastern Corn Belt, the Southeast and into the western Plains. With 68% of winter wheat in drought, producers face potential abandonment.

Winter wheat may have already been damaged in January and February due to extreme cold and the lack of snow cover in many areas.

Weather is unpredictable, but a solid plan ensures you’re prepared for whatever the planting season brings.

From La Niña to El Niño, what does the shifting Pacific mean for your 2026 yields? Atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon leans toward optimism while keeping his eyes on these factors.

Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says the storm hit 28 states with ice, snow and record breaking cold temperatures and the polar vortex could linger for a while.

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center forecasts the weather pattern to persist for the next month or two, which is ideal for soybean reproductive stages, but the transition might impact the tail-end of the region’s growing season.

October is a big month for barge transportation on the Mississippi River, but restrictions are in place and the weather forecast shows little promise for improving water levels.

Crops in parts of the Corn Belt may have run out of gas with the onset of flash drought. As a result, the crop may be going backward from USDA’s August estimates.

Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow, Nutrien Ag Solutions says nighttime temperatures in areas of the Corn Belt could set new records which may have a negative effect on corn pollination. In fact, there’s evidence the record hot evenings the last 45 days have already taken a toll.

Obsessing over rain, or the lack of it, is a skill every farmer has mastered. Here are 20 phrases you’ve likely muttered more than once.