March 2008 can only be described as bone chilling with only California, Arizona and southwest Texas enjoying seasonal temperatures.
March 2008 precipitation will be drier than usual west of the Mississippi River. Seasonal precipitation is expected east of the Mississippi.
Weather based energy demands will be stronger than usual keeping pressure on price. In addition, growers will have to prepare for increased energy demands keeping grain bins cooled and dry. Livestock stress levels will be elevated. The dormant winter wheat crop will face some difficulties with episodic cold and less than optimal moisture in the southernmost portions of the winter wheat belt. California planting and vegetable operations should be about typical, but the southeastern vegetable regions will see some cool weather slow downs.
Cool temperatures could keep consumers minds on winter weather clothing, slowing spring buying hopes. Footfall could be higher as cool temperatures urge buyers into large enclosed malls especially where shopping is entertainment. This might be a good month for movie goers staying warm inside instead of playing outdoors.
Watch for an April 2008 outlook March 18, 2008.
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