Weather
Severe storms are possible across the east-central and southeastern Plains today. As rain moves east, producers should watch for waterlogged fields, particularly in poorly drained areas of the Corn Belt and upper Great Lakes, followed by the Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Excess moisture could also stress newly planted crops.
Livestock producers should review shelter plans and monitor muddy conditions as rainfall spreads east.
Looking ahead, the warmer, mostly drier November 7–11 outlook could offer improved harvest opportunities once fields have time to dry.
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