Weather - General
Winter is not the high precipitation time frame for many portions of farm country, Snodgrass says. One spring storm system can deliver the same amount of soil moisture as all the snowfall during the winter.
As La-Niña ends, meteorologists say the next two months could determine whether we see a drought like 2012 or a return of regular rains across the lower 48.
It doesn’t matter if it’s spring, summer, winter or fall, weather is always on producers’ minds. While slower seasons can offer relief, winter can drain emotional batteries. Here are two steps to help find relief.
Winter weather is packing a punch across much of farm country this week. However, its being somewhat ignored by the trade.
John Phipps says Thanksgiving shouldn’t be a weather-dependent celebration. Gratitude doesn’t watch the 6-10 day forecast. John’s annual Harvest of Thanks message is a good reminder for your heart and mind.
As of Oct. 25, nearly 63% of the U.S. is experiencing drought conditions. That’s more than a 3% increase from just last week and the highest it’s been since 2012.
Russia’s Blizzard of the Century Is a Blessing for Wheat Fields
Farmers often become too eager during weather delays, which can lead to risky or unnecessary field operations, Purdue Extension says.
CNH plant and facility shut down on Tuesday morning after a tornado caused significant damage.
The rapidly worsening water supply crisis has prompted governments to try remedies with uncertain success rates through cloud seeding. Does it actually work and what’s China’s track record? John Phipps weighs in.