As drought deteriorates across the U.S., it's a positive signal for growing a big crop in 2024. And analysts say if weather continues to fuel this year's crop, December corn futures could fall into the $3 range by fall.
Texas moves backwards, with 12.88% of the state covered by exceptional drought.
Normal precip expected across most of the Corn Belt.
Forecast calls for below-normal precip for bulk of Corn Belt.
Much of the Texas’ warm-season grass pastures have yet to recover from damage suffered during the 2010 drought.
Drought Monitor reflects 60.21% of the nation still covered by some form of drought.
Drier conditions expected in the western Corn Belt, while wet condition to continue in the eastern Belt.
Cooler-than-usual conditions to linger into month's end.
Seasonal Drought Outlook a broken record for Southern Plains.
But a majority of the country is still covered by some form of drought.
The next two to three months are critical to determine the forage prospects for the remainder of the year.
Drought monitor notes that 34.96% of contiguous U.S. is drought-free -- little changed from last week.
What can be done to thicken up forage stands that have been thinned out?
Heading into calving, breeding and grazing seasons, livestock producers have much to learn and apply from last year's drought,
Moisture and growing conditions in the Corn Belt and Plains will dictate corn yields, prices and protein production.
Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.
But western Corn Belt not included in forecast for above-normal precip.
Temps expected to be 10 to 15 degrees below normal over the near-term.
Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.
Even after storms dumped many inches of snow in February, water shortages and dirt-dry pastures across the Great Plains are shrinking herds.
The drought has had lasting effects on farmers across the country—cattlemen in particular.
Central and Southern Plains still covered by drought.
The second major snowstorm in a week for the southern Great Plains is delivering moisture to U.S. wheat crops.
USDA's Chief Economist highlights expectations for record corn and soybean production in 2013.
From South Dakota to Ohio, farmers are preparing to plant the most corn in almost eight decades after drought ruined last year's harvest.
Chip Flory and Brian Grete discuss demand on AgDay.
Western Corn Belt still covered by drought.
Focus turns to mending drought across the western Corn Belt.
Higher grain costs are creating opportunities for beef producers to explore other feed options, says Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University.
North and South Dakota farmers see landscape move away from pastures and toward row crops.
Frigid temps in the Northern Plains and upper Midwest remain in effect.
It is easy to take the data for granted, but the U.S. agricultural data system is under threat of budget cuts.
Nebraska researchers’ new design may prove popular in smaller feedlots.
Slight improvement noted in the South.
Says weather resembles ENSO-neutral conditions.
Precip deficits also remain wide across northern Illinois and northern Indiana.
But more drought relief coming to the eastern Corn Belt.
Greg Peterson and his brothers are behind the viral video.
Feeder design makes a difference
Says cereal outlook for 2013 is mixed.
Persistent drought conditions in sections of the U.S., rain in Argentina and export levels all are contributing factors.
Weekly Export Inspections Report highlights.
Winter wheat could still present good grain opportunities for farmers, experts say, but a lack of moisture has stressed pastures.
