Northern Plains see drought expand following hot weather

After 1,465 past bullish weather events, CORN moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.9%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Mar 26, 2026Drought continues to expand in the Plains - Pro Farmer-2.5%
• Jun 21, 2021Hot, dry weather stresses crops in heart of the Corn Belt and Northern Plains - Pro Farmer-3.3%
• Sep 10, 2026Drought expands in the lower Midwest - Pro Farmer+4.3%
• Jun 22, 2017Northern Plains drought intensifies-2.7%
• Aug 4, 2017Northern Plains drought shows why revenue protection belongs in plan-1.9%

After 1,079 past bullish weather events, SOY moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.9% over 20.

• Mar 26, 2026Drought continues to expand in the Plains - Pro Farmer-0.3%
• Jun 21, 2021Hot, dry weather stresses crops in heart of the Corn Belt and Northern Plains - Pro Farmer-4.7%
• Sep 10, 2026Drought expands in the lower Midwest - Pro Farmer+1.9%
• Jul 28, 2021Wheat climbs on signs of drought damage in northern U.S. Plains | Financial Post-1.8%
• Aug 26, 2024Hot and Dry Weather Forecast for Central Brazil's Planting Season+3.2%

After 1,072 past bullish weather events, WHEAT moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.3%), and +0.3% over 20.

• Jun 30, 2017Wheat futures rally amid worsening drought in the Northern Plains+1.3%
• May 10, 2021Drought Status Update for the Northern Great Plains | May 10, 2021 | Drought.gov+3.5%
• Jul 28, 2021Wheat climbs on signs of drought damage in northern U.S. Plains | Financial Post+2.7%
• Jun 22, 2026After drought and wildfires, wheat farmers in the Great Plains are in for a rough year | HPPR-1.6%
• Jul 12, 2017Drought Likely to Worsen in Northern Plains, Patches of Midwest-2.2%