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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFinally some good weather news
It does look like a weak El Nino is now poised to interrupt the drought in Texas and other portions of the Bread Basket. Its' signature is already being seen and tasted in grocery store produce, farmers markets and roadside stands across Texas. Thanks to advance showers and thunderstorms, the Pecos cantaloupes, Lubbock County grapes, Fredericksburg peaches, Bolivar watermelons and Wellington apricots are hopefully decorating your dining table wherever you live. And don't worry, Red Rubies from the Rio Grande Valley are on the way. Hopefully some of sainted yellow-meat watermelons from Sugar Town, La., will be close behind.
In Texas we pray for a prayer. This year we are asking for one "Farmer's Prayer" a week, please.
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.html
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)The worst looks like it's shifting north of Texas....
GreenPartyVoter
(72,381 posts)doesn't tell the story of how we go longer times between rains, and when the rains come they can be fast and furious and just wash out to sea. That takes a toll on plant life as well.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)and yet most humans remain confident of their ability to adapt.
We've been getting our food from bright shiny packages for too long.
GreenPartyVoter
(72,381 posts)evolve fast enough to keep up. I think too many people forget about the various great die-offs this planet has seen.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)"Sure OTHER species may go extinct, but humans will survive!"
Eating what? Breathing what?
GreenPartyVoter
(72,381 posts)Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Muh ha ha ha....
GreenPartyVoter
(72,381 posts)madrchsod
(58,162 posts)northern illinois forecast for the next two weeks. i`m starting to soak my shurbs and trees once a week so they`ll survive the winter.