Market Perspectives August 23, 2013

U.S. Weather/Crop Progress


U.S. Drought Monitor Weather Forecast: Over the period of August 23-26, there is an above-normal chance for precipitation mainly in the Southeast, the extreme Southern Plains, and the Southwest. Temperatures are expected to be above-normal across the northern part of the country from Montana through New England and below-normal on both the East and West Coasts. 

For the period of August 27-31, the odds favor normal- to- above-normal temperatures across the entire Contiguous U.S. Above normal-precipitation is likely across the northern half of the country from Maine to eastern Oregon. Follow this link to view current U.S. and international weather patterns and the future outlook: Weather and Crop Bulletin