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Nutrien | Senior Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard | May 2026
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Nutrien Senior Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard discussed the current and future weather patterns affecting the Corn Belt. He noted a transition to a pattern similar to last winter, with cooler air from Canada and showers from the Great Lakes. Dry conditions persist in the Central Plains, while central Illinois has experienced standing water after a drought. Pritchard highlighted the impact of El Niño, predicting a stormy summer with four corridors of storminess. He also mentioned warmer temperatures in the west and lower heat stress risks in the Corn Belt due to storms. Producers are advised to monitor weather developments closely.