This spring brings worry rather than rain for some parts of the Great Plains and Midwest

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 27, 2025Scientists expect more drought this year in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains | NPR Illinois+0.3%
• Mar 16, 2018Cooler, Wetter for Spring Planting in Midwest-2.0%
• May 30, 2018Minneapolis/St. Paul Records Earliest 100-Degree Temperature as Heat Wave Sets Dozens of Record Highs in Midwest and Plains (RECAP) | The Weather Channel-2.3%
• Oct 6, 2022Parts of the Midwest started out too wet for crops, but now they’re too dry | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR+0.8%
• Apr 22, 2026Chicago soy rises as oil prices climb, rain forecast threatens Midwest planting - Markets - Business Recorder+1.6%

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 80 past bullish weather events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -0.8% to +1.3%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Mar 27, 2025Scientists expect more drought this year in parts of the Midwest and Great Plains | NPR Illinois+0.6%
• Jun 28, 2018San Antonio is on pace to record one of the hottest Junes in history-1.2%
• Jun 7, 2023Get ready for higher beef prices this summer. Here’s why. - MarketWatch+1.7%
• Aug 4, 2026Grains Fall on Profit Taking, Weather, Money Flow: Cattle See Strong Chart Action - AgWeb+0.9%
• Oct 30, 2025The source of high cattle and beef prices-3.8%