Specimens of all the principal fruits of the earth are collected together in a field, and an ox is turned loose amongst them, and the particular product which he selects to feed upon, is, on the authority of this experiment, to be considered as the scarcest fruit of the ensuing season, and therefore entitled to the especial care of the husbandman.
The idea is that the success of the rains and coming agricultural season can be foretold on this day. The question is whether I can do better with my wonderful database of daily weather since the 1950s.
Reportedly today's ceremony led to promise of a prosperous upcoming 2016 season, but that was true last year and the result has been serious drought.
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