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U.S. Precipitation Will Ease Dryness In “Portions” Of Midwest

Kansas City, February 28 (World Weather Inc.) – Several areas in the U.S. Midwest and southeastern states saw drought or abnormally dry conditions prevail or evolve in recent weeks as drier than normal weather developed and/or persisted. The Upper Midwest and western sections of the Corn and Soybean Belt, along with southern South Carolina and portions of Georgia, experienced the greatest deviation from normal precipitation. Other locations in the Midwest and southeastern states, along with the Delta, were generally drought-free as timely precipitation occurred in recent weeks. The main production areas will see a good mix of precipitation and dry weather through the end of next week that will help improve the moisture profile in some of the driest locations. However, additional precipitation may be needed in some of those areas and others to fix the dryness. Early-season planting prospects will improve for areas struggling with moisture deficits.

Bulk of South Africa Soil Moisture Supports Summer Crops

Kansas City, February 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Central and Eastern portions of South Africa continue to experience a very good summer crop growing season with timely rainfall and favorable soil moisture along with seasonable temperatures during much of the growing season. Areas in the far west, though, are still lacking soil moisture and rainfall has been more infrequent and light at times resulting in some crop stress in unirrigated areas of eastern Northern Cape, western North West and western Free State. Production of coarse grain, oilseeds and cotton is expected to be favorable from much of the nation, although there are still concerns that recent rain was a little too late to support the best yields in the drier areas of the west. Most of South Africa will see a favorable mix of rain and sunshine during the coming week, although western areas still have need for greater rain.

Southern China Rain Will Improve Soil Moisture; More Needed

Kansas City, February 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Southern China saw some spotty rain during the past week with more significant rain on the way in the coming days. The rain will help improve the moisture profile just in time as early-season rice, corn, and sugarcane planting normally begins late February or early March. Rainfall will be too light to completely fix the moisture deficits and additional precipitation will be needed later in March. The Yangtze River Basin, North China Plain, and central Yellow River Basin will also see a good mix of precipitation and dry weather during the coming week. Precipitation totals will be enough to maintain a good outlook for the winter rapeseed and wheat. Some of the rapeseed may come out of dormancy, though temperatures will not be warm enough to promote growth across the main winter grain and oilseed production areas.

N. America May See Higher Late Season Frost, Freeze Risk

Kansas City, February 27 (World Weather Inc.) – Warm weather in North America this week has provided a great sigh of relief for folks suffering from bitter cold earlier this month; however, additional cold surges are likely this spring. World Weather, Inc. believes other bouts of colder than usual weather are likely after a period of warming like that which is under way now and the impact could be somewhat threatening to winter and earl- planted spring crops later in the year.