Across the Corn Belt, lingering showers are ending across the Great Lakes region, as a low-pressure system lifts into Canada. Most of the Midwest is experiencing mild, dry weather—ideal for corn and soybeans in areas where soil moisture is adequate. However, pockets of unfavorable dryness persist in several areas, mainly in the eastern Corn Belt, despite recent showers.

On the Plains, mostly dry weather is promoting winter wheat maturation and harvesting. On June 21, Oklahoma and Texas led the nation in winter wheat harvesting—85% complete in both states—while the harvest had not yet begun from Nebraska northward.

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