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West-Central U.S. High Plains To Miss Out On Significant Rain

Kansas City, April 30 (World Weather Inc.) – Portions of central and southwestern Kansas and areas west into southeastern Colorado have consistently missed precipitation in recent weeks. Some areas to the south into a part of the Texas Panhandle have also been a little dry. The need for rain is steadily increasing to support dryland wheat development and spring planting and early crop growth. Continued dryness may start to reduce winter crop production potentials in the driest locations. The driest areas will have a few opportunities for erratic rainfall during the coming week that may marginally increase soil moisture; however, the rain will be too light to support long-term crop conditions and follow up precipitation will be a must. Precipitation will remain limited during the second week of the outlook.

Southern Brazil Flooding Threatens Crops

Kansas City, April 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Waves of rain in southern Brazil during the past week likely slowed late-season harvesting of soybeans and rice while delaying early-season planting of the winter wheat and general fieldwork. With more rain on the way this week, planting and harvesting may continue to advance poorly with some concern over crop conditions. Other production areas in Brazil were either dry or received limited rainfall during the past week. Safrinha corn conditions remained favorable due to good subsoil moisture, but the topsoil is drying out and will continue to do so for the next couple of weeks. Rain may eventually be necessary to protect late planted crops from moisture stress during reproduction.

U.S. Midwest, Delta Planting Delays To Prevail As Rain Continues

Kansas City, April 29 (World Weather Inc.) – Strong storms and heavy rain pounded portions of the U.S. Midwest and eastern sections of Texas and Oklahoma over the weekend. Flash flooding occurred in the wettest areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Illinois while damaging winds, hail and tornadoes were noted in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa, and portions of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The rain was welcome for areas still dealing with drought or abnormally dry conditions. However, fieldwork was brought to a halt and there will not likely be much opportunity for fieldwork in the coming week to ten days as more rain evolves. There is some potential that recently planted crops may have to be replanted. The need for drier weather will increase significantly later this month to expedite planting and reduce concerns for lowered production.

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