Across the Corn Belt, cool, dry weather prevails east of the Mississippi River, where Tuesday morning’s low temperatures locally fell below 20°F. Among Midwestern States, only Michigan (85% harvested) and Ohio (84%) still have more than one-tenth of their corn still standing in the field. Meanwhile, warmer weather is arriving across the western Corn Belt on southerly winds. Tuesday’s high temperatures should top 65°F in much of Nebraska.

On the Plains, unusual warmth is further reducing soil moisture for winter wheat establishment.

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