Articles tagged under: Drew Lerner
Brutal Winds and Cool Temps Sweep Across the Northern Plains
Published March 30, 2021
Brutal winds the week of March 29 stretched far beyond the Northern Plains. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, the highest wind gusts on Monday were seen west of the Dakotas. "Ninety mile-per-hour winds were seen…La Nina’s Influence Will Diminish Over the Next Few Weeks
Published March 11, 2021
According to World Weather Incorporated, the La Nina is weakening rapidly. That should translate into favorable weather for spring planting in the Midwest, Delta and southeastern states. Dryness will be a lingering concern in the Northern Plains and Canadian prairies.…Harvest Delays Mean Yield Declines for South American Crop
Published March 10, 2021
A wet weather pattern continues for Brazil. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says that’s not uncommon for this time of the year. The problem is the late planted soybeans. "If the planting had happened normally, this wouldn't…Northern Plains Spring and Summer Outlook Features a Moisture Boost
Published February 16, 2021
World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner’s spring and summer weather outlook features more moisture for the Northern Plains. "When we get into spring, there will be warmer air, but I'm concerned we'll have shots of cold coming, too.…Timely Rains Help Brazil Crops, Dry Conditions Remain in Argentina
Published January 19, 2021
Brazil’s peak soybean harvest is coming up in the next few weeks. Any major delays in harvest will impact the Safrina corn crop. Optimum yields can disappear once corn planting stretches past the third week in February. World Weather Incorporated…Argentina and Brazil Getting Rain, But More Needed
Published November 30, 2020
The major corn and soybean growing areas of South America are getting some rain this week. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner says relief won’t come for everyone at once and dryness across Brazil remains widespread. "Much of…Dryness Persists in Brazil and Argentina
Published November 15, 2020
In the past six weeks, a large part of Argentina has only had 50 to 75 percent of normal rainfall. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the most important crop growing areas of Brazil are also dry.…A Short-Term Warm Up Expected for the Northern Plains
Published November 2, 2020
Warmer temperatures are in the forecast across the Northern Plains this week. "Temperatures are going to be downright fantastic," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "There will be 50 to 60 degree readings and a few 70…Lerner: Cool Temps Expected for the Next Few Days
Published September 25, 2020
A deep trough of low pressure is forecast to bring unusually cold temperatures to the Midwest in the next few days, with freezing temperatures occurring across much of the Northern Plains into the Corn Belt. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural…