Weak La Nina Affecting Wheat Potential in Australia

October 5, 2011

The very strong La Nina in 2010 contrasts with a fledgling La Nina presently.  The La Nina is a climate anomaly that has wide  reaching weather effects in the United States and Australia, affecting wheat production in both  nations.   This report brings you up to speed with current wheat conditions influenced by a "weak" La Nina.

Strong La Nina in 2010

The La Nina last year was very strong, producing exaggerated weather effects in Australia.  To see an enormous difference in La Nina strength, see the time series of sea surface temperatures.   A weak La Nina has emerged  in August-September, compared to strong La Nina conditions a year earlier... subscribers continue to full story...