Our agricultural systems are exquisitely sensitive the changes in weather. Crop growth is impacted by the elements, from growing season temperatures, to rainfall duration and timing, to humidity levels that drive disease spread and winds that affect pollination.

As our planet becomes warmer, weather patterns shift and agricultural yields change. In some regions, our warming climate is becoming an opportunity for farmers; conditions become more optimal for some crops, and the growing season may lengthen, allowing for two harvests per year. In other regions, lack of rainfall or excessive growing season temperatures lead to major declines in agricultural yields as crop growth suffers.

In this Planette weather webinar, guest Dinesh Thogulua (agri-tech + trading) and I will discuss the ways that agricultural yield is sensitive to weather, and how understanding the long-range weather outlook can provide a leading view on soft commodities markets. REGISTER HERE!