Dugout levels were already garnering concern Manitoba in May 2021, a time when most should have been still full to the brim with melt water. Beef producers ended up dealing with serious drought concerns that year.

Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year

Fractions of a degree in change of ocean tempartures impact weather patterns and agriculture producers caring for their livestock and crops

Reading Time: 5 minutes Temperature changes in the oceans will affect moisture for farmers in Canada, and drought may come about quicker than normal this year.

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Transition to drought expected to be swifter this year

Fractions of a degree of change in ocean tempartures impacts weather patterns for ag producers in caring for their livestock and crops

Agriculture across the globe is closely linked to La Niña and El Niño when it comes to setting the weather stage for the next growing season.