After a short run, NOAA declares La Nina is dead!

Pro Farmer, May, 2006

Forecasters say the recent weather pattern over the central U.S. correlates with a fizzling La Nina. And last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared La Nina is dead. Now, most models predict "neutral" conditions could prevail through year's end. But, current forecasts range from the potential for a weak La Nina to a weak El Nino, increasing uncertainty in weather patterns for the rest of the year.

Soaking spring rains also happened in 2000 and 2002--both post-La Nina summers, says Gail Martell of MartellCropProjections.com. Both years had dry winters with La Nina, but a wetter spring. In 2000, lingering dryness prevailed into the central Plains, but most of Midwest had enough rain to produce yields close to trendline. In 2002,...

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