North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says the El Nino may not be as warm and dry as some might expect. “I always remind people that only works two out of three times.” It depends on how El Nino sets up. “Even if the winter is a little bit snowier and colder than a lot of El Ninos have been, it would still be a much better winter than we’ve experienced the last couple of years.” Looking forward to the 2024 planting season, Ritchison remains optimistic.


