John Baranick

DTN is forecasting a hot and dry summer for much of the central U.S.

More widespread rain through the U.S., but a drier extended forecast, drying conditions in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors...

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

A front is stretching out Wednesday, but showers and thunderstorms will continue from Texas to Michigan throughout the day. Some areas of severe weather and heavy rain are possible, but the chances are lower than the last...

Though much mention has been noted about areas of heavy rain this spring, some areas in the heart of the country have seen below-normal rainfall.

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

More widespread rain through the U.S., drying conditions in the Canadian Prairies, and patches of dryness in the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Drier weather in the Canadian Prairies has led to a rapid seeding pace. But the region needs rain. Some areas may have to wait until late next week for that, though.

Continued wet weather across the south, more rain next week, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Despite a cooler and very wet end to spring that may leak out into the first half of June, forecasts still point toward a hot and dry summer for a large majority of the U.S.

Continued wet weather across the south, a change in the forecast that keeps the wet conditions going next week, frost potential in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the...

Continued wet weather across the south, frost potential in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Continued wet weather across the south and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea region, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Very little rainfall is expected for the next week in the Canadian Prairies.

Drought reduction in the North-Central U.S., continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Drought reduction in the North-Central U.S., continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Thursday.

Two storm systems combined to produce widespread and mostly heavy rainfall across the Corn Belt over the last week. For some areas, that was sorely needed. For others, that has meant overly wet conditions and flooding.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, recent heavy rain in the Corn Belt, continued wet weather across the south, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Dryness in the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Widespread rain fell across the region this week, which was favorable after recently hot and dry conditions.

Dryness returning to the southwestern Plains, wet and stormy weather through the Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in Europe, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A pristine environment ahead of a strong cold front will contribute to a good chance for widespread severe weather on Friday, May 16.

A pattern-changing storm system moving through the north after good planting progress, dryness returning to the southwestern Plains, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Recent heavy rain in the Southeast, a pattern-changing storm system moving through the north, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

A burst of summer heat is on its way out this week as a strong storm system moves through the North-Central U.S. and Canadian Prairies. Temperatures will fall dramatically behind the system.

Recent heavy rain in the Southeast, a pattern-changing storm system moving through the north later this week, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Heavy rain in the Southeast, fantastic planting conditions but now very dry soils in the northwestern Corn Belt, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

After another good week of seeding weather, a pattern change will allow showers to return to the region with lower temperatures.

Continued areas of heavy rain across the Southeast, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving...

Planting windows are wide open across the North-Central U.S. with warm, summerlike temperatures and little rainfall. How long will that last? And will that be a concern going into summer?

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South, fantastic planting conditions in the North, and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South and East, fantastic planting conditions in the North-Central U.S., and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets...

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the South and East and patches of dryness in China and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Unlike some issues over the U.S. and other parts of the world, the weather situation in the Canadian Prairies is very good for early seeding.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the south and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China, and Australia are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the Central U.S., a change to a wetter forecast in the eastern Midwest, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China, and Australia are the weather factors...

An upper-level low-pressure center will slowly meander through the middle of the country next week. Some heavy rain will be possible for the southern half of the Plains.

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the Central U.S. causing potential planting delays for corn and soybeans, but soil moisture improvements for wheat, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China...

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the Central U.S. causing potential planting delays for corn and soybeans, but soil moisture improvements for wheat, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, China...

Continued areas of heavy rain and severe weather across the central U.S. causing planting delays for corn and soybeans, but soil moisture improvements for wheat, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Black Sea, China, and...

There is a setup for a major severe weather outbreak in the Upper Midwest on Monday. But will there be any significant storms?

Daily rain chances with severe weather across the Central U.S. causing planting delays but soil moisture improvements for wheat, continued showers in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, and Australia are the...

Daily rain chances across the U.S. are causing planting delays but soil moisture improvements especially for wheat, continued showers in Brazil, and patches of dryness in Europe, the Blacks Sea, and Australia are the weather...

Although wetter conditions may delay fieldwork for some farmers, soil temperatures are also a consideration. For producers across the north, will those temperatures rise soon?

Daily rain chances across the U.S. are causing planting delays but soil moisture improvements, and wetter conditions in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Wednesday.

Daily rain chances across the U.S. are causing planting delays but soil moisture is improving, and wetter conditions in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Daily rain chances across the U.S. this week are causing planting delays but soil moisture improvements, and wetter conditions in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

The Midwest and Mid-South face ongoing flooding with portions of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers still above flood stage. More rain forecast through April threatens to worsen conditions and could cause additional flooding.

Overly wet conditions in the Mid-South and Midwest, rain chances for the southwestern Plains, and a questionable rainfall forecast in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Continued flooding in the Mid-South and Midwest, drought relief for many from last week's heavy rain, but limited rain for the southwestern Plains dealing with drought and a questionable rainfall forecast in Brazil are the weather...

Flooding in the Mid-South and Midwest, drought relief for many from last week's heavy rain, but limited rain for the southwestern Plains dealing with drought and below-normal rainfall in Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

A somewhat active pattern is forecast across the country for the next week, but models are not expecting a lot of precipitation out of it. Below-normal precipitation will help those recovering from flooding, but this will not be...

Flooding in the Mid-South and Midwest and some additional showers moving in over the next couple of days, limited rain for the southwestern Plains, and below-normal rainfall in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets...

Flooding in the Mid-South and Midwest and some additional showers moving in this week, limited rain for the southwestern Plains, and limited showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the...

A long-duration storm has led to more than eight inches of rain for large portions of Arkansas into Kentucky. Other areas are also dealing with the fallout from large-scale flooding that will take a lot of time to work through the...

Flooding in the Mid-South and Midwest, limited rain for the southwestern Plains, drier weather in Argentina, and limited showers in Brazil are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Heavy rain, flooding, and severe weather from the Southern Plains through the Midwest, but limited shower chances in the southwestern Plains, drier weather in Argentina, and a poor April forecast for Brazil are the weather...

Heavy rain and severe weather from the Southern Plains through the Midwest, but limited shower chances in the southwestern Plains, drier weather in Argentina, and a poor April forecast for Brazil are the weather factors driving...

Several systems moving through the U.S. this week bringing areas of heavy rain and severe weather to the Delta and Midwest, but limited shower chances in the southwestern Plains, drier weather in Argentina, and a poor April...

The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a tornado outbreak to occur along with massive hail and damaging winds as a cold front races eastward into the Mississippi Valley and Midwest on Wednesday.

Several systems and stalled fronts will cause an area of very heavy rainfall that could lead to historic flooding for portions of the Mid-South and Ohio Valley.

Several systems moving through the U.S. this week bringing areas of heavy rain to the Delta and Midwest, but limited shower chances in the southwestern Plains, the end of heavy rain in Argentina, and a poor April forecast for...

Several systems moving through the U.S. this week will bring areas of heavy rain to the Delta and Midwest, but limited shower chances in the southwestern Plains, the end of heavy rain in Argentina and a poor April forecast for...

Soil moisture is below normal in many of Brazil's safrinha corn growing areas. A drier outlook for April puts that corn crop at a higher risk of drought and damage.

A big system moving through the U.S. this weekend and more for next week will produce heavy rain in the Delta and Midwest, but continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, the end of heavy rain in Argentina and lower soil...

The DTN forecast shows below-normal temperatures for much of the Corn Belt in April, threatening to delay fieldwork and shorten planting windows. However, there are some signals that this forecast may bust.

More active weather for the U.S. starting on Friday with a multipiece storm system, but continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, increased rain in Argentina but a lower forecast in Brazil, and potential rainfall for the Black...

Another big March spring storm is forecast to move through the country this weekend in several pieces. This will be the first of what looks like several storm systems to move through into early April.

More active weather for the U.S. starting on Friday, but continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, increased rain in South America, and potential rainfall for the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets...

A short lull in the U.S. with more active weather anticipated starting on Friday, but continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, increased rain in South America, and little rainfall for the Black Sea region are the weather factors...

A short lull in the U.S. and continued dryness in the southwestern Plains, increased rain in South America, and little rainfall for the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.

Several storms moving through the U.S., but not much precipitation for hard red winter wheat, increased rain in South America, and little rainfall for the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets Friday.

A front has stalled out in central Brazil. Both it and a system coming up from the north will help produce widespread showers across the country through next week, which is useful for safrinha corn development. However, it does...

Several storms moving through the U.S. but not much precipitation for hard red winter wheat areas, mixed conditions in South America, and warmth and dryness in the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets...

Another big spring storm system moving through the U.S., but not much precipitation for hard red winter wheat, mixed conditions in South America, and warmth and dryness in the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the...

A very active March weather pattern has yet another strong storm system moving through the country this week.

Another big spring storm system for the U.S., mixed conditions in South America, and warmth and dryness in the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets Tuesday.

Another spring storm system for the U.S., mixed conditions in South America, and warmth and dryness in the Black Sea region are the weather factors driving the markets Monday.