
Cold temperatures, rain and snow are slowing late-season harvest across the Midwest, with Corn Belt temperatures of 35°F to 50°F. Dry conditions in the Great Plains are supporting fieldwork, and Pacific storms may interrupt operations in the West.
Harvest delays in the Corn Belt can slow grain movement and temporarily support nearby cash prices, though the effect is typically short-lived.
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.