The transition from El Nino to the upcoming La Nina is being closely monitored. “Every El Nino and La Nina has a different flavor and we’re curious what the flavor of this La Nina is going to be,” said Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass. The change in climate patterns will influence the potential for drought. “We watch the North Pacific Ocean temperatures right up around the Gulf of Alaska. If those temperatures get colder and colder, that is the strongest signal you’ll find that the whole Cornbelt has a greater drought risk.”
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