Source: Paul Hollis, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 12/29/11

The weather phenomenon known as La Niña is back for a encore, meaning an increased likelihood of a drier and warmer winter and spring for the Southeastern U.S., according to the winter seasonal agricultural outlook from the Southeast Climate Consortium (SECC), a coalition of six universities, including Florida State University, University of Florida, University of Miami, University of Georgia, Auburn University and University of Alabama-Huntsville.

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