
WeatherTrends360 data show the second full week of June 2022 was the second hottest and ninth driest in 30+ years for the Corn Belt. The third week of June was forecast to be one of the hottest and driest on record, with drought expected to expand.
Expanding drought during the pre-pollination period threatens corn yield potential, which would tighten feed grain supplies and lift prices.
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.
After 1,079 past bullish weather events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.0%), and +0.9% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.