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The El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has incredible influence on the distribution of global temperatures and precipitation. There are two phases to this phenomenon including the warm phase (El Niño) which is observed when the Pacific Ocean is observed to be colder than average. However, one thing that has been troubling is the idea that as the earth continues to warm, would that mean that the Pacific Ocean would be perpetually in the warm phase? Would La Niña seemingly disappear? Or, will we simply need to just redefine what is considered ...
It’s that time of the year again where we need to begin thinking about flood season. As any snow on the ground begins to melt, the ground will become more saturated. If we experience a late season snowstorm followed by very high temperatures, rapid snow melt can also cause rivers and streams to begin to flood as they rise out of their banks. Any springtime rains would only exacerbate the situation. In addition, excessive spring rains and summertime thunderstorms can produce flash flooding. Of course not every year brings about a bad flood s...
As we head into the springtime months there are many individuals who have an interest in growing conditions. Whether it is simply someone looking to plant a garden in her or his own backyard, or if it is a farmer getting ready to begin planting, or someone interested in trading corn, soy, and a number of related commodities in the markets, everyone is starting to wonder about this year’s growing season and what it will bring. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, it appears that much of s...
