WEATHER
The weather phenomenon is accompanied by a rally for a major ag-tracking commodity index two-thirds of the time, data shows.
Parts of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio saw their wettest August start since 1893, but upcoming weather may determine final yield impact.
Acres effected are up nearly 40% over the past month
Winter wheat sees final condition ratings of a tough year
A majority of commodities saw a reduction in acres impacted
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