La Nina Transition Slower Than First Estimated

According to DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick, La Nina’s arrival looks to be delayed until July. Historical data shows the Northern Plains are likely to experience the most heat and dry weather once La Nina arrives, but Baranick says that it can be difficult to predict. For now, DTN models forecast dry, hot conditions for the Western Corn Belt. “From a historical perspective, especially for the upper Red River Valley, we typically see some hotter and drier conditions move in during the summer, especially during the second half of summer.”