Across the Corn Belt, a late-season hot spell has commenced, especially west of the Mississippi River, where Friday’s high temperatures will generally range from 90 to 100°F. The western Corn Belt’s hot, dry weather favors corn and soybean maturation, while producers in the eastern Corn Belt are observing a slower pace of crop development.
On the Plains, dry weather accompanies a late-season heat wave. Friday’s high temperatures could reach 100°F as far north as South Dakota.
