The daily change in the tariff situation makes it difficult to produce a column that will remain relevant for a week so I’ll take the opportunity to look at global weather that could affect grain markets.
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What happens if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation collapses?
If the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation were to collapse, it would have profound implications for global climate patterns.
Weather to affect seeding plans more than tariffs
Continued dryness in the eastern Prairies may cause small seeded crops to be reduced in favour of cereal crops
One of the factors that hasn’t been talked about is the impact that weather may have on planting area adjustments this spring.
Weather focus turns to post-March 1 moisture
David Spence, retired chief meteorologist at CTV Calgary after a more than 40 year career in broadcasting, says, “the one thing I’ve learned is one person’s good weather is another person’s bad weather.”
January was unexpectedly warm on the Prairies
Numerous weather models appear to agree on a colder February for all regions
This week’s Weather Vane column by Daniel Bezte says numerous weather models appear to agree on a colder February for all regions.
Prairies expect warm, wet weather this winter
Meterologist says forecasts for the region are less reliable this season because an expected La Nina failed to materialize
SASKATOON — John Baranick’s weather forecast comes with the caveat that he has low confidence in the outlook. That’s because after months of anticipation, the La Nina weather event has failed to develop. Related stories: “That big driver is not there,” said DTN’s agricultural meteorologist. It is an odd situation because last winter’s weather was […] Read more
What does winter hold in store for the Prairies?
Looking back at October’s weather across the Prairies, we see it was yet another warm but dry month throughout much of the region. The data shows the eastern Prairies was the warmest region, except for Calgary. Winnipeg earned top spot for both the warmest mean temperature and warmest difference from average. As we move westward, […] Read more
Prairie harvest progresses despite wind and rain
As of Oct. 3, Saskatchewan led the way with 91 per cent complete, followed by Alberta at 74 per cent and Manitoba at 73
Foul weather has been causing foul moods as wind and rain delay harvest in some parts of the Prairies. Wind hit Manitoba the hardest with some regions experiencing gusts of 94 km-h. The Prairies are in the final stretch of harvest with Saskatchewan leading the pack at 91 per cent complete as of Oct. 3 […] Read more
A decent weather station is not that expensive
Here’s a look at what’s available in weather stations according to budget, based on the reviews of other users. This is the category where you find most of the Canadian Tire, Walmart or other big box store weather stations. One weather station seems to dominate, and that is La Crosse. There are several variations of […] Read more
That sinking feeling when the heat hits
After a couple of July heat waves, the Prairies have seen a bit of a cool down. Although a heat wave is a weather event, its impact on people is key. This is why we can have heat waves in winter, but they don’t get as much attention due to their more limited impact on […] Read more
