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NOAA's June forecast shows El Niño conditions now present, with Niño 3.4 at +0.9°C as of June 15 and a 63% chance of a very strong event (≥2.0°C) peaking November 2026 to January 2027. The Crop Monitor says past El Niño events cut global rice yields about 1.0 to 1.5% below trend and lift soybean yields about 1.5 to 2.0% above trend.
A likely strong El Niño points to lower rice output in Asia and higher soybean yields in key exporting regions, pressuring soy prices while supporting rice. Yield impacts are expected to be regionally uneven, so buyers should watch Southern Africa, India and Australia.
reliefweb.intJun 16, 2026After 179 past bullish weather events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.5%), and +2.2% over 20.
After 363 past bearish weather events, Soybeans moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -2.5% to +1.1%), and -0.2% 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.
