A warm and active weather pattern is expected to continue across much of the United States through the middle of June, bringing beneficial moisture and above-normal temperatures to many key crop-producing regions.
According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, the National Weather Service’s 8 to 14-day outlook covering June 9 through June 15 calls for above-normal temperatures across nearly the entire country. At the same time, a series of weather disturbances is expected to deliver widespread precipitation to many agricultural areas.
The forecast is particularly favorable for much of the Corn Belt and Eastern Plains, where crops continue to benefit from timely rainfall and warm growing conditions. While some producers may encounter short-term fieldwork delays, the moisture is expected to support crop development as corn and soybeans move through the early stages of the growing season.
Rippey says some of the heaviest rainfall during the outlook period is expected from the Eastern Dakotas southward into Oklahoma and eastward through the Midwest and into the Appalachian region.
The combination of widespread moisture and warm temperatures has helped maintain generally favorable crop conditions across much of the Midwest. However, not every region is expected to share in the same outlook.
Parts of the Southern Plains, including areas of Texas, are expected to experience periods of triple-digit heat and more limited rainfall opportunities during the coming week.
While portions of the Southern Plains and other areas face increasing stress from heat and dryness, the overall forecast remains supportive for crop development across much of the Corn Belt as the growing season moves deeper into June.
