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A potentially record-strength El Niño is expected to bring above-average precipitation and closely spaced storms across the western United States, especially California. Growers may have a shortened window to complete postharvest fieldwork, soil preparation, and nutrient applications before conditions turn wetter.
Less time between storms could delay field operations and soil amendments, raising risks for next season’s specialty-crop production. No specific feed commodity impact is established in the text.
growingproduce.comPaul RusnakNov 7, 2026After 2,467 past weather events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.7%), and +0.6% over 20.
After 1,964 past weather events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.8%), and +0.3% over 20.
After 1,773 past weather events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.5% to +2.1%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 361 past weather events, Palm Oil moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.3%), 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.
