
A Columbia Missourian article explains that the Missouri River basin remains in drought and that La Niña conditions are expected to persist for a third year. Reduced water levels threaten barge traffic on the river.
A third La Niña winter raises drought risk for Plains crops and can restrict Missouri River barge navigation, supporting freight costs and grain basis.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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.