WEATHER
Improvements noted in central U.S. and both coasts
We review this growing season’s reports
The winter forecast shows chances for higher than normal precipitation
Drier patterns prevailed in the southern half of the country
Improved conditions were mainly in the Northwest and mid-Atlantic
Locally areas received 2+ inches of rain in the last week
Forecasts for temperature, rainfall and drought included
October is a big month for barge transportation on the Mississippi River, but restrictions are in place and the weather forecast shows little promise for improving water levels.
Corn fell 1.7 points on the CCI, while soy fell just 1.2 from last week
Nearly all the continental U.S. is expected to be hotter than average this fall