Ag Weather Forum

The "Seventy-Percenters"

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:04:00 GMT

U.S. corn growers coalesced into an exclusive group over the past week with record planting progress.

Warmer Seeding Conditions In Prairies

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:25:00 GMT

May has seen a significant turn around in temperature leading to the demise of the snow cover and allowing soils to warm enough to let farmers begin their annual seeding operations in some areas.

Record WCB Heat Thoughts

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Atmospheric features plus some drought and freeze effect added up to the huge heat wave in the Western Corn Belt Monday, May 14, 2013.

How Late Planting May Affect Corn Yield

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:55:00 GMT

Clarification on recent USDA corn yield projections as well as a reminder that there's a lot of season left.

2013 Crop Weather Comparison

Fri, 10 May 2013 19:47:00 GMT

Planting weather so far this year has some striking comparisons to a couple seasons--with far different results--less than a decade ago.

Cold Snap Will Delay Early Spring Planting in Prairies

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT

A recent turn to very warm and sometimes hot weather in Alberta and western Saskatchewan crop areas has likely improved conditions for seeding and for spring fieldwork. However, lower temperatures are expected.

Far Northern High Brought Cold Spring

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:19:00 GMT

Long-lasting high pressure near the Arctic Circle gets the credit for keeping things cold over most of North America in spring 2013.

Flooding Increases in Canadian Prairies

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:41:00 GMT

Warmer weather at times during the past week have brought on the annual spring flood across Canada closing roads and flooding some lowland cropland.

Hoping For Half

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:44:00 GMT

University of Illinois research shows that there's a good chance for around 50 percent of the U.S. corn crop to be planted late.

Late-April Crop Issues

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:23:00 GMT

A rundown of the list of challenges weatherwise for crops going into late spring 2013.

Generous April Moisture Lessens Drought Concerns in Western Midwest

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:04:00 GMT

A cold and wet pattern during most of April has brought substantial rebuilding of soil moisture supplies in the Western Corn Belt.

Spring Warmth Arrives for Western Canada

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:25:00 GMT

A changing weather pattern signals a quick jump in temperatures and a likely start of flooding as the deep snow pack begins to melt.

Analyzing An Enigma

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:49:00 GMT

A difficult weather pattern to get a handle on.

Illinois River to Crest Thursday

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Coast Guard shut down large sections of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers to barge traffic due to high water that's caused more than 100 barges to break loose of their moorings. The Illinois River is expected to crest above its record highs set in 1943.

Delayed Start to Spring Fieldwork Across Canada's Prairies

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:20:00 GMT

Low temperatures and episodes of snow continue across the Canadian Prairies and are increasing the threat for substantial spring flooding and a delayed start to the growing season.