Articles tagged under: El Nino
Winter Wasn’t as Dry as Many Thought
Published March 21, 2024
El Nino is fading as expected. Whether it completes a transition into La Nina won't be known for certain until September. "Technically, whatever is happening in the Pacific Ocean is based off of three-month averages so what's happening on a…Decent Moisture for Spring
Published December 29, 2023
The Midwest, especially the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, has seen significantly less snow than normal. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards expects that to continue due to warmer temperatures. “It’s not necessarily because we get less precipitation,”…Moving on from El Nino
Published December 20, 2023
El Nino has peaked. World Weather Incorporated Sr. Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says effects have not been as drastic as expected. Forecasts predicted very dry weather in tropic areas causing futures for commodities like sugar and cocoa move higher. “In…El Nino Has Peaked
Published December 19, 2023
A model from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration suggests this year’s El Nino weather pattern has peaked and will begin a steady decline in January. World Weather Incorporated Senior Meteorologist Drew Lerner said that should bring a more normal…ERP Disappointment
Published December 17, 2023
The projected Emergency Relief Program payment levels are a disappointment for Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth. “The way it stands now, unless you are an underprivileged farmer, you’ll get about ten percent of what you were supposed to…Winter Weather Outlook
Published November 29, 2023
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…An Atypical El Nino
Published November 29, 2023
An El Nino typically brings warmer and drier winter conditions to the Northern Plains. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass spoke at a BASF event in Fargo and said this El Nino is ‘punching below its weight class.’ "We're…La Nina Shifts to El Nino
Published September 18, 2023
La Nina is out and El Nino is in. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey made that point when speaking on the Red River Farm Network stage at the Big Iron Farm Show. This should change weather patterns for key areas of…El Nino Unlikely to Impact ’24 U.S. Growing Season
Published September 8, 2023
After three years with La Nina, the world is transitioning to an El Nino. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison expects the El Nino to be a quick burst over the winter months. "By next summer, it is highly…