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2023 brought a big change to the main climate driver, as La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean abruptly changed to a very strong El Nino. 2024 will bring a similar but opposite transition as El Nino quickly fades and La Nina is expected to return this summer.

It has been a warm winter so far for so much of the U.S. and Canada as the polar vortex has been on the other side of the world. But those of us in North America will see it spend some time here for mid-January.

For gardeners who are eager to get the growing season started, here are some ideas for winter sowing seeds now for planting later.

In this week's column, Ned Birkey discusses weather, winter wheat, the 10th Great Lakes Crops Summit, gardening and a possible spring workshop.

Extreme dryness shows little chance of significant recovery in this El Nino winter.

Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer. Christmas tree growers and breeders have long prepared for a future of hotter weather that will change soil conditions, too. People buying trees may not have noticed a difference in availability this year and may not even in the next couple; the average Christmas tree takes eight to 10 years to reach marketable size.

States are expanding their system of weather stations to better observe, predict the weather. “There won’t be a snowflake or drop of rain that won’t hit within 20 miles of

The setup surely favors a storm system moving through the country early next week. However, models are all over the board with how to develop a potential system.

Crunchy tangy masala corn is a popular Indian street food made from fried corn kernels that are seasoned with a flavorful masala mix for an easy vegan snack.

The open fields are tempting manure applicators to get started. However, it is worthwhile to pause and consider the fertilizer value that is given up when manure is applied to