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Short-term drying over parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, producers are resuming fieldwork in some areas, amid mostly dry weather and a gradual warming trend. However, a few rain showers are spreading across the western Corn Belt. By May 21, corn planting was at least 90% complete in several states, including Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri.
On the Plains, mostly dry weather is promoting fieldwork, including corn, cotton, peanut, and sunflower planting. Cool temperatures prevail over most areas, but hot weather across the southern High Plains favors early-season winter wheat harvesting. On May 21, the wheat harvest was 20% complete in Texas, compared to the 5-year average of 7%.
In the South, mild, dry weather favors a limited return to fieldwork, following recent downpours. On May 21, the winter wheat harvest was 24% complete in Georgia, along with 16% in Louisiana; 6% in Alabama; 4% in Mississippi; 2% in Arkansas; and 1% in South Carolina.
In the West, cool conditions prevail in most areas. However, dry, breezy weather is a threat with respect to the threat of wildfire activity in the Southwest. Meanwhile, warmth is returning to the Pacific Northwest.
Forecast High Temperatures (National)
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