Mid-Range Agriculture Outlook
IntegrityWeather.com
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – 10:45am CT
Valid: May 2-9, 2026
Discussion: Upper-level ridging over the western conus and downstream troughing across the eastern half of the country will maintain below average temperatures and precipitation.
While a completely dry solution is not expected for all areas, more persistent dry conditions will remain centered from northwest Iowa into the Dakotas with at least 5 days of dry weather.
Elsewhere across the corn belt, occasional/sporadic moisture chances are forecast through the next week, which may lead to localized difficulties regarding field work progress.
Beyond day 7, a couple of mid-to-upper level impulses may assist in moisture returning into the Midwest; however, this potential will be addressed in future forecast updates.
Meteorologist Maurer
