The following is the agricultural weather forecast for Tuesday, July 30, 2024 in the United States, exclusively compiled by the Jinshi Futures app.

Western United States Cool and rainy weather extends from the northwestern Pacific to the northern Rockies. This rain is beneficial for crops in the northwest, including winter wheat and small grains sown in the spring. At the same time, the hot weather in the Southwest is beneficial for farming and crop growth, although there is a high wildfire threat in some areas of Arizona and New Mexico.

A cold front passing through the northern Rockies is bringing several showers, while the showers associated with the southwest monsoon circulation are mainly limited to the southeast part of Arizona. Dry weather covers the rest of the western region, although temperatures are not particularly high at this time. Nearly 100 wildfires are in various stages of containment; the largest active fire—the Park Fire near Chico, California—has burned over 0.373 million acres of land.

Corn Planting Area of the United States Showers and a few thunderstorms extend southwest from the Upper Midwest. At the same time, warm and mostly dry weather in the eastern corn belt is favorable for late-season corn and soybean planting, as well as winter wheat growth.

Hot weather prevails and scattered thunderstorms are occurring north of Nebraska. Today's high temperature will reach 100°F, as far west as western South Dakota. Reduced soil moisture and rising temperatures are putting pressure on immature summer crops, but promoting the harvest of small grains in the north. On July 28th, at least one-third of the surface soil moisture in all states except North and South Dakota was rated as very short to short.

Weather Outlook Initially, the active weather in most parts of the United States will eventually consolidate along the cold front sweeping through the central United States on Tuesday. Subsequently, the cold front will reach the coastal states along the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, although cool and unstable showers will persist in the Great Lakes states for a few days. According to preliminary reports, the United States will breathe a sigh of relief from the continuous thunderstorms that triggered more than 500 tornadoes in May. Before calm weather arrives, precipitation in the eastern half of the United States may reach 1 to 3 inches, except in the southern hinterland. In addition, early heat waves will expand in the western United States this weekend, with maximum temperatures exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and covering lower altitude areas in the desert southwest.

High temperatures have spread to the Missouri River Valley, but mild rainy weather covers the rest of the region. Earlier today, some of the most important rainfall fell in the northern Midwest. Some areas of the eastern Corn Belt are experiencing scattered drought, and Ohio reports that 62% of the surface soil moisture was rated as very short to short as of July 28th. Nevertheless, on that day, over two-thirds of US corn (68%) and soybeans (67%) were rated good to excellent in growing condition.

Map of US Corn Production Areas

Warm, humid weather prevails. However, dry weather from eastern Texas to the Mississippi Delta contrasts sharply with rainy weather further east. Drought in the southeast has improved significantly, but drought conditions still exist in the mid-Atlantic region, with 49% of the surface soil moisture in Virginia rated as very short or short as of July 28th.

Chicago SRW Wheat and Corn Futures

The current hot pattern in the Great Plains will spread to other areas as the week progresses. Temperatures of 95°F or higher will continue to spread to the southwestern Corn Belt, but most of the Midwest will not be affected by high temperatures because the corn and soybeans are heading to filling stage. However, on the plains, consecutive days of 100°F highs could weaken the yield potential of crops such as cotton and sorghum, especially in areas without soil moisture. In the northern plains, the hot weather is expected to accelerate the maturity of small grains, but may pose a stress to any immature crops. In the west, with the return of hot weather, together with periods of low humidity, gusty winds and lightning strikes, those areas fighting active wildfires may face some challenges. Except for scattered thunderstorms (some of which may not rain), the far western area will remain dry in the next 5 days. Most of the dry weather will also dominate the Plains and the lower Mississippi Valley. By contrast, the total rainfall in the Midwest and east over the next 5 days could reach 1 to 3 inches or more.

The 6-10 day outlook from the US National Weather Service from August 4th to August 8th shows above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the greatest likelihood of hot weather in the northwest. At the same time, precipitation in most parts of the country is expected to be close to or above normal, in contrast to drought conditions for rainfall in the Pacific Northwest and from the Midwestern Plains to the downstream valleys of Tennessee and Ohio.

Soybeans should be translated as soybean.

The Atlantic Ocean should be translated as the Atlantic.

Cotton should be translated as cotton.