WEATHER
Oklahoma led declines after missing out on rains last week
Meteorologists map out the timeline for U.S. weather changes while warning of severe production threats for global competitors in Australia, Brazil, and India.
Percentage of corn, soybean and wheat acres in drought increased over past week
USDA condition ratings show a slight uptick in winter wheat rated good-to-excellent
While drought intensity eased, most areas remain abnormally dry
The dry conditions have allowed for swift planting progress
Drought is expected to persist for most of the southern U.S.
A major winter storm delivering snow and rain brought relief
Soil moisture remains historically low as planting approaches