The arrival of colder temperatures this week across much of America is just the beginning of what will likely be an unusually frigid December. With help from the Arctic, the polar vortex, and even Siberia, December is set to deliver round after round of bitter cold to the majority of the United States – save the Southwest – and this could lend support to commodity markets. In recent years, colder Decembers have led NYMEX natural gas futures to sustain higher throughout the winter than the years that end up warmer, as natural gas consumption is dialed up as temperatures drop. ( reut.rs/2h2JOOR ) Agriculture is usually not as impacted by cold weather but winter wheat – especially when without snow cover – is vulnerable when the temperatures start nearing minus 10 Fahrenheit (minus 23 Celsius). Outdoor cattle and other livestock can usually withstand subzero conditions, but they will not […]