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El Nino seen transitioning to neutral in next month or two

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 11, 2019

Reuters — The El Nino weather pattern is likely to transition into ENSO-neutral conditions in the next month or two, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. “ENSO-neutral” refers to periods in which neither El Nino nor La Nina is present, according to the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC). ENSO-neutral conditions are […] Read more

Averaged global sea surface temperature anomalies (in degrees Celsius) for the week centred on May 2, 2018. (NOAA Climate Prediction Center graphic)

General, Reuters, Weather

El Nino pattern could emerge by 2018-19 winter

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 10, 2018

Reuters — The El Nino weather pattern, associated with warmer and wetter weather than usual that may give rise to damaging conditions, could emerge by the 2018-19 Northern Hemisphere winter, with neutral conditions expected to prevail through November this year, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. The last El Nino, a warming of […] Read more

Environment Canada on April 30 released this forecast map for the probability of above-normal precipitation for the period of May through July 2018.

Crops, Weather

May showers likely to leave growers unsatisfied

By GFM Network News April 30, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s Prairies can expect to see regular rainfall in most regions during May, but it likely won’t be enough to offset dry conditions recorded over the past several months. According to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas City, the first half of May should see average rainfall amounts in most […] Read more

Sea surface temperature anomalies (in degrees Celsius) over the equatorial Pacific for the week centred on Feb. 21. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Crops, Weather

Spring outlook cooler for Prairies, warmer for Ontario

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 27, 2018

Growers in parts of Ontario may get an early start on planting this spring, while Prairie fields may see lingering snow and later-than-average last frosts. WeatherFarm’s spring forecast, powered by U.S.-based DTN Progressive Farmer, projects a cold start to the spring as likely for the western half of Canada, reversing the milder conditions shown over […] Read more

Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies in degrees Celsius for the week centred on Jan. 31. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

General, Reuters, Weather

La Nina seen likely to fade by spring

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 8, 2018

Reuters — The current La Nina weather cycle is likely to transition into more neutral conditions by spring, a U.S. government weather forecaster said Thursday. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean and is linked with floods and droughts. It is the opposite phase of what is known […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy nears US$10 a bushel ahead of holiday

By GFM Network News November 22, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures approached a two-week high near US$10 a bushel Wednesday on technical buying ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, analysts said. Additional support stemmed from worries that the La Nina weather phenomenon, expected to emerge next month, could stress soy and corn crops in South America. The La Nina […] Read more

Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies in degrees Celsius for the week centred on Sept. 27. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Crops, Weather

La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

By GFM Network News October 5, 2017

CNS Canada — The world’s major weather forecasters predict a slightly better than 50 per cent chance that a La Nina weather pattern will occur this fall and winter. Most Prairie farmers could see good things happening if the system does materialize, because La Nina systems tend to bring what many people think of as […] Read more

Sea surface temperature anomalies over the Pacific for the week centred on May 31. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Crops, Reuters, Weather

U.S. forecaster sees El Nino unlikely through fall

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 8, 2017

Reuters — A U.S. government weather forecaster on Thursday said there are no active El Nino or La Nina patterns and that neutral conditions are likely in the Northern Hemisphere during fall 2017. However, chances for El Nino remain elevated, between 35 and 50 per cent, relative to the long-term average into the fall, the […] Read more

Sea surface temperature anomalies in degrees Celsius for the week centred on Feb. 1, 2017. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Crops, Reuters, Weather

U.S. forecaster says La Nina faded, sees El Nino potential

By Reuters, GFM Network News February 9, 2017

Reuters — A U.S. weather forecaster on Thursday said La Nina has faded and neutral conditions are likely to continue in the coming months, though it noted some chance that the El Nino phenomenon may reappear as early as the Northern Hemisphere spring. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), an agency of the National Weather Service, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

Corn/soy price ratio favours soybean acres, analyst says

By GFM Network News February 1, 2017

Chatham, Ont. — Most underpinnings for higher corn, soybean and wheat prices appear to have fallen away — leaving biodiesel the only area that could drive higher prices. A growth mandate for U.S. ethanol production ends in 2017, and oil prices continue to stagnate well below the highs of a few years ago, according to […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans fall on competition with Brazilian exports

Tyson Foods settles U.S. beef price-fixing lawsuit for $82.5 million

Consumers not confused by plant protein ‘burgers’ or ‘milk’, research suggests

Tag Archives La Nina

El Nino seen transitioning to neutral in next month or two

El Nino pattern could emerge by 2018-19 winter

May showers likely to leave growers unsatisfied

Spring outlook cooler for Prairies, warmer for Ontario

La Nina seen likely to fade by spring

U.S. grains: Soy nears US$10 a bushel ahead of holiday

La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

U.S. forecaster sees El Nino unlikely through fall

U.S. forecaster says La Nina faded, sees El Nino potential

Corn/soy price ratio favours soybean acres, analyst says

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