Sentences with phrase «on seasonal weather patterns»

Not exact matches

Natural Gas Natural gas futures were among the quarter's key decliners -LRB--7.5 %, to US$ 2.73 per million British thermal units) as production growth outweighed seasonal consumption and higher exports of the fuel.1 Spot prices saw an even larger drop of 20.6 % (to US$ 2.81) as the support of December's weather - related demand spikes faded and a more normal winter pattern developed.1 Natural gas generally took its downward price cues from elevated US production and growth in the natural gas - focused rig count, which increased from 179 to 194 in March alone.2 Despite the price drop, traders remained optimistic given surging US shale - gas exports and a supply deficit that was 20 % larger than the five - year average at March - end, the biggest in four years.3 Moreover, total natural gas inventories of 1.38 trillion cubic feet were nearly 33 % below their year - ago level.3 Meanwhile, the market appeared focused on an anticipated production surge (2018 is projected to be a record growth year for gas supplies) and may have overlooked intensifying demand as US exports increasingly helped drain supplies.

Seasonal weather patterns are also correlated (between models and the real world) to an increasing extent and there is a high degree of correlation between circulation changes based on SST's between the models and the real world.

The meterologists who make seasonal predictions seem to have at least some handle on many of the rythms and cycles in weather patterns and climate.

• Feed and tend to livestock and ensure that they are kept safe at all times • Use milk machines to milk cows and sheep by ensuring that proper procedures are taken into account • Operate tractors and harvesters and ensure that their maintenance and repair is done on time • Apply pesticides and fertilizers to crops in appropriate quantities and direct the work of farm hands and seasonal help • Design and lay down irrigation networks and use irrigation equipment to ensure that water is provided to every crop layer • Enlist the help of veterinary doctors to ensure that livestock is vaccinated on time and to ensure the overall health and wellbeing of animals • Dig and plant seeds and handle seedlings transplant by keeping in mind weather patterns • Harvest fruits and vegetables and ensure that they are kept safely stored before it is time for them to be marketed