Daily brief · United States

Madison 2026-08-29

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Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A dry stretch is forming

medium

6 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-29. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.

agriculture · grain farmers · livestock

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 29.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 0.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · livestock

Heat is building above the usual range

medium

Daily highs may average around 29.9°C over the next week — above the 25.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers · livestock

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on 2026-08-29.

Market context · futures market

wheat · high 52w · 7d +15%
corn · high 52w · 7d +10.9%