Agriculture trader/hedger weather outlook for July 12, 2026: Corn is in pollination / silking (R1) - critical stage, soybeans in reproductive (flowering to pod fill). 10-day forecast shows persistent hot and dry pattern, strongest across the western Corn Belt (western Corn Belt hottest/driest). Average highs ~89.16969696969699°F with low precipitation expected. Critical window for corn pollination and soybean blooming — prolonged heat + dryness can reduce yields even with corn's drought tolerance. Wheat harvest and alfalfa drying windows generally favorable between systems. Market implication: supportive for new-crop corn & soybeans (heat stress during pollination/pod set).