Regional News Western Europe faced wet conditions for much of the fall/early winter, but that trend may be changing. The 15-day precipitation anomaly shows a drying trend for Spain, France, Italy, and the UK. Parts of eastern Europe received above-average precipitation during the past two weeks, but that outlook is shifting dramatically to a strong drying trend.
December’s temperatures across Europe were warmer than usual, which is raising concerns about the region’s winter wheat crop. The warm temperatures are favorable for crop growth and development, but that often causes winter crop to use more sugar in their tillering nodes. In turn, that can often leave plants more susceptible to temperature swings and increase t...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
