Weather
Heavy rain is shifting into northwestern California and southwestern Oregon, with up to 4
inches possible tonight, while a mid- to late‑week low‑pressure system could bring 1–2
inches of rain to the Southeast; in contrast, the south‑central and southwestern U.S. will
stay mostly dry and unusually warm. The March 1–5 NWS outlook calls for above‑normal
temperatures across most of the country, with cooler conditions limited to parts of the
northern Plains and Northeast, and drier‑than‑normal weather expected in much of Idaho,
Oregon, and California, contrasting with near‑ or above‑normal precipitation in central,
eastern, and southwestern regions of the U.S.
Weather News
According to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, fire crews remain on alert statewide as Red Flag conditions persist. Officials warn that even contained fires can reignite quickly under current weather conditions.
The Ranger Road Fire in the Oklahoma Panhandle is now 65% contained after burning nearly 300,000 acres over the past week. Kevin Charleston of Specialty Risk Insurance Agency discusses wildfire recovery, livestock insurance considerations, and the importance of preparedness for producers across the Southern Plains.
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Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, provides new updates on winter storm impacts and the outlook for rural power reliability.
Jessi Grote from the AgriSafe Network provides winter safety guidance for rural communities still recovering from the recent winter storm.
Brent Graves of StockShowAuctions.com takes us to Grayson County to see the damage from a historic winter ice storm and what it will take to rebuild.
Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition shares how extreme winter weather is affecting the ag transportation network and what producers should keep in mind as conditions slowly improve.
Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening joined us with the latest update on storm conditions and impacts across the state.