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Corn Belt on Pace for Driest July Since 2014

Published July 28, 2026

A new DTN weather analysis shows much of the Corn Belt is experiencing its driest July in more than a decade. Corn production regions have received just 3.42 inches of rainfall this month, roughly one-third less than July 2025. Combined…
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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…
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Summer Forecast Calls for More Heat, Less Rain

Published June 24, 2026

Despite recent moisture, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison said much of the region remains below average for rainfall. His longer-term outlook calls for warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation across much of the Northern Plains later this summer. "Warmer weather will…
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Historic El Nino Possible

Published May 18, 2026

Nutrien Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says a developing El Nino pattern could move into unprecedented territory later this year, creating uncertainty for crop production and summer weather patterns. “We’re already in El Nino. It’s not something that’s still coming.…
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Dry May Worries Northern Farmers

Published May 15, 2026

Extreme fire danger, blowing dust, and worsening drought conditions are creating growing concerns across the Northern Plains as strong winds and dry weather continue impacting the region. Red flag warnings stretched across much of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota…
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Drought Risk Still Looms

Published May 1, 2026

Lingering cold weather could slow planting and crop progress. "As we start to find some drier windows moving forward, getting it early May, the risk of having some colder air around is still significant," reports Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow,…
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A Slow to Start Planting Season

Published April 28, 2026

Farmers in far northwestern Minnesota have started scratching at the dirt. Pioneer Seeds Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner says most farmers are still waiting on the weather to warm up. "So far, there's been a few renegade guys that have gone…
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Stage Set for Tough Weed Season

Published April 12, 2026

With all the moisture much of the region has received, farmers could be faced with significant weed pressure. "This is going to be another one of these years where we will have these dense mats of kochia," said Joe Ikley,…
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