This image taken by NASA Earth Observatory on June 8 shows the band of warm water along the equator that triggered what may become the strongest El Niño since record-keeping began in 1950. (NASA/contributed)
Don Jenkins is a Washington Reporter at Capital Press. He covers a range of topics related to agriculture and farming, including climate change, sustainable agriculture, and ranch management. His work has been featured in several publications, including The Newberg Graphic, Daily Astorian, and The Bulletin.