Drought
Rains further north helped soil moisture remain stable despite high temperatures
Spotty rains failed to replenish soil moisture in a meaningful way
Record heat, a rare Pacific hurricane triplet, and a wobbly South American monsoon are the latest signs of a historic El Niño, and Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass says it’s about to squeeze this fall’s harvest window, too.
Percentage of cattle herd in drought rises
Acres of spring wheat impacted by drought increased once again
Flooding and derecho damage in the east, drought in the Plains, and a surprise USDA yield cut have this year’s crop looking more uncertain than ever right as Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts prepare to hit the fields.
Dryness in the western U.S. is also increasingly impacting cattle
After years of dry falls, a historic El Niño could cut U.S. farmers’ fall field-workable days by 20%, Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass warns, while drying delays and flat acreage threaten Brazil and Argentina’s 2026-2027 crop.
Spring wheat acres now at the highest so far in 2026
The western U.S. continues to see hot, dry weather