Climate and Ag in the news
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This year’s count of four named systems is about a month ahead of the normal number. What is even more interesting is that three of the four storms developed in the main Atlantic equatorial corridor and not in the Gulf of Mexico or other points closer to the US, which is not usual. Weather Underground…
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EarthSky had an interesting article this week on the uptick in global methane levels in recent years after “flat-lining” from 1999 to 2006. The article gives an excellent discussion of where the methane comes from, including natural wetlands and agricultural production, and looks at how it is changing by latitude and how that can help…
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The latest global climate summary for the globe was released today by NOAA. It shows that overall, this was the third warmest June on record and the second warmest year to date since 1880, just less than last year’s record warmth. Their latest report, which you can read at https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/global-climate-201706, also discusses this year’s sea…
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If you follow the news at all, you are aware of the solar eclipse that will be viewed across the US, including a path of totality that stretches from coastal Oregon to South Carolina. But it’s summer, and you might wonder if clouds will obscure the view. Just in time, NOAA has produced a cloud…
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If you thought that farmers were the only ones making a living by betting on the weather, think again. There is a whole industry devoted to making market decisions on the basis of weather and climate forecasts that could affect the type of clothing sold or whether or not snowblower sales will be good in…
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The latest Atlantic named storm, Tropical Storm Don, formed today as it chugged westward across the Atlantic. However, it is expected to continue to move almost straight west into less favorable conditions and is expected to dissipate within 72 hours. What makes this interesting for us in the Southeast is that this is the fourth…
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The persistent ridge of high pressure across the western US has helped to set up serious drought conditions in the north central part of the country. As a result, cattle producers are being forced to sell their cattle since it is difficult for them to find food. Familiar story? This summer’s weather pattern has been…