Pioneer agronomists sit down with meteorologist Don Day of DayWeather Inc., to break down the 2026 crop weather outlook, from winter snowpack and irrigation concerns to spring planting conditions, summer heat, and fall finish.
The conversation unpacks La Niña, El Niño, and neutral patterns in plain language, explores why recent seasons have felt anything but “normal,” and examines the lingering global impacts of the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption on long-range forecasting.
Don also explains how soil moisture, humidity, and nighttime temperatures influence crop development, disease pressure, and yield potential—plus what recent weather volatility could mean for precipitation timing this spring and summer.