US Farm Belt Sees Heavy Rainfall in August, but Bumper Corn Crop on Track
Parts of the US recorded rainfall well above seasonal norms in August, with some areas receiving as much as 125% above average, including Nebraska, which accounts for about 10% of the nation’s corn production.
According to the Expana Global Weather Report – August 2025, the heavy rains raise the risk of harvest delays and potential declines in grain quality due to increased disease pressure. However, earlier-season favorable conditions helped the corn crop, setting the stage for a bumper harvest beginning in September.
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