Drought is spreading in the USA and Brazil, and storms with hail and frost have passed in Ukraine

A drought is intensifying in the US Midwest, which will dramatically worsen the condition of soybean and corn crops. The heat of 30-33 ^o C without precipitation that started last week will continue next week, although the temperature will drop to 28-30 ^o C.

Arid areas of the Central and Southern Plains experienced showers and thunderstorms, but the next week is expected to be almost dry with above-normal temperatures. In the northern plains of the USA, heavy rains continue, which improve the conditions for the development of spring wheat crops.

In the Canadian prairies, weather with normal temperatures and occasional showers favors planting and establishment of spring crops.

Brazil's south-central areas where safrinha corn is grown saw little rain last week, easing the effects of a lingering May drought. But in the next 7-10 days, heat is expected there at 30-33 ^o C without rain, which will reduce the potential of the second corn harvest.

Rains in Argentina have replenished soil moisture in winter wheat growing regions, which will help complete planting and establishment, although delaying harvest. According to the BAGE exchange, soybeans in Argentina are harvested on 87% of the area, and corn - on only 28.6%.

Rains continue in the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain, where severe drought still persists. In most of Europe, the weather is favorable for crop development, although there is a slight moisture deficit in Germany and France.

Over the weekend, a cold front with rain passed through the Black Sea region. The amount of precipitation was higher in the east and south of Ukraine than in the west. Against the backdrop of a decrease in air temperature, frosts up to 0...-1 ^o C were recorded in the northern and western regions, which could damage corn crops.