El Nino
Matt Makins of Makins Weather says the West’s drought is among the worst on record. Even a strong El Niño may ease conditions, but it won’t end them.
The National Corn Growers Association is urging action on E15 and the Farm Bill as larger corn supplies weigh on prices and harvest trails the five-year average.
UGA climatologist Pam Knox says a strong El Niño could improve soil saturation in Georgia, but concerns about oversaturation could also affect or delay spring planting conditions.
Weather concerns and strong export demand continue to support coffee prices.
USDA’s Brad Rippey says a similar stretch occurred in 2002.
Higher prices could make winter wheat more competitive as producers plan for 2027.
Drought is worsening across the Southern Plains as winter wheat producers prepare for planting
Producers say more reliable water deliveries would help make irrigation planning more predictable.
Lower vessel draft limits could raise shipping costs for agricultural exports moving through the canal.
El Niño could bring showers into parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.