Across the Corn Belt, a high-pressure system centered over the upper Midwest is resulting in unusually cool weather. In contrast, warm, humid conditions—accompanied by a few showers—linger across the eastern Corn Belt. By July 2, just over one-half (51%) of the U.S. corn crop was rated in good to excellent condition, lowest at this time of year since 2012.
On the Plains, showers and thunderstorms are focused across portions of Kansas and Oklahoma, leading to temporary disruptions in winter wheat harvesting.
