Heat advisories are in effect for the central U.S. today and tomorrow as temps rise well above normal across the Corn Belt, Southern Plains and Delta, though there will be some rain activity in northern areas early this week before a high-pressure ridge moves in late-week. Soil moisture should be ample to avoid crop stress, but there will be a need for rains in some areas by late June/early July.
Heat Builds Across U.S. Crop Areas
Heat advisories are in effect for the central U.S. today and tomorrow
(Commodity Update)
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