It is not uncommon to see elevated attention on U.S. weather conditions during the growing season, but this year we are seeing just as much weather interest from the global perspective. The Black Sea has been dry, causing crop loss in both Russia and Ukraine. This is on top of the losses in Russia from frost. Sources in Russia claim any crop impacted by frost has been reseeded, but this does not prevent drought losses, and production loss is still expected.
Karl Setzer is a journalist who specializes in agricultural and commodity market news. With a focus on the United States, he writes for publications such as Leader-Telegram and Farm World. His articles cover topics such as crop production, market analysis, trade deficits, and the impact of global factors on the agricultural industry.