Weather - General
Neutral conditions to continue into the first quarter of 2013.
Persistent rains reducing corn plantings.
Below-normal precip in extended forecast for heart of the Corn Belt.
Dryness in the Southern Plains is impacting winter wheat development.
Says slowdown in development of El Nino has occurred.
More frost expected across the upper Midwest toward week’s end.
Frost advisories are in effect for North Dakota and northern Minnesota.
Chilly conditions to return to the Plains and Midwest early next week.
This improves pasture and winter wheat planting prospects.
Much more progress ahead to rid Midwest of drought conditions.