Weather
Warmer air will spread across the central and eastern U.S., with late-week highs potentially reaching 80°F as far north as central Illinois. Western and central Texas could see 1 to 3 inches of rain late in the week, potentially slowing fieldwork and creating muddy conditions in livestock areas.
Cooler temperatures and occasional rain or snow may interrupt outdoor work in the Northwest. Producers should allow wet fields time to dry and provide cattle with shelter and dry bedding during cold, wet weather.
Looking ahead, the October 31–November 4 outlook favors wetter-than-normal conditions across most of the country, which could narrow harvest windows again.
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