Spanish for "the little baby," El Nino is being touted as the largest of this century... and with potentially big consequences for livestock production worldwide. Just how much El Nino will affect your local weather remains to be seen, but one thingis certain: The phenomenon is real, and it will affect worldwide livestock production and economics. It could also dramatically change weather cycles for the next year or more in your region of the U.S., with increases or decreases in rain or snowfall being most influential on beef producers. That will include producers who rely on pasture or rangeland conditions, as well as feeders who rely on commodity feeds.
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