The US National Weather Service's 6-10 day forecast from May 20 to 24 predicts that precipitation is close to or above normal levels in most parts of the US, and the central and northern Great Plains and Midwest regions are more likely to experience wetter conditions.
The following are US agricultural weather tips for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, compiled exclusively by the Jin10 Futures App
Western US region
The warm, clear weather has encouraged rapid fieldwork, including cotton farming in California and Arizona. Similarly, conditions in the northwestern inland agricultural region are conducive to the development of small-grain grains, although the warm conditions prevailing throughout the region have also led to significant snowmelt.
American Plains
Strong thunderstorms are likely to occur in the southern agricultural region today, which is likely to bring excessive rain and hail, with the highest probability centered around Oklahoma. Further north, the rain will intensify in the Red River basin, then move east and dissipate.
American corn growing belt
Continued showers will maintain the slow pace of field work, although Midwestern producers in and around Illinois may see planting opportunities. As of May 13, Illinois farmers had grown 42% of corn (compared to the average of 56% over the past five years) and 39% of soybeans (an average of 43%).
Southern region of the United States
From the Lower Mississippi River basin to the South Atlantic coast, warm, clear weather is expected, which supports growing cotton, peanuts, and other summer crops before the next storm hits the region. A trailing cold front is creating a strong storm over Florida, which could generate a tornado.
Weather outlook
The spring storm currently entering the Southern Plains is on its way eastward through the Lower Mississippi River basin, and may pose a threat of severe to severe storms and flash floods over the next few days. From the southeastern plains and western Gulf Coast to the Appalachian Mountains, the total rainfall for three days is expected to exceed 1 inch, and possibly more than 4 inches from East Texas to South Alabama. In contrast, the weather in the western region is expected to be sunny and the temperature will gradually warm up, which is conducive to spring wheat, cotton, and rice cultivation. Meanwhile, continued showers are likely to maintain the relatively slow pace of corn and soybean cultivation in the Midwest.
The US National Weather Service's 6-10 day forecast from May 20 to 24 predicts that precipitation is close to or above normal levels in most parts of the country, and the central and northern Great Plains and the Midwest are more likely to experience wetter conditions. By contrast, regions in southern New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana are expected to be dominated by drier weather. Temperatures are likely to be lower than normal in much of the west, including the Northern High Plains, while key southern and eastern agricultural regions, including the central and eastern corn belts, are expected to experience warmer conditions.
Map of soybean growing regions in the United States
Map of corn growing regions in the United States
Map of cotton growing regions in the United States
