Across the Corn Belt, widespread showers are causing renewed fieldwork delays, after 50% of the intended U.S. corn acreage was planted during the 2-week period ending May 22. Ironically, the Red River Valley of the North—where planting delays have been particularly acute—remains dry on Wednesday, although high temperatures will stay below 70°F. Amid the latest rain event, Wednesday’s high temperatures in parts of the upper Mississippi Valley will barely top the 50-degree mark.
On the Plains, a low-pressure system moving across the Ozark Plateau is resulting in cool weather and lingering showers.
