Weather
An unsettled weather pattern persists across the West for the next few days. While heavy rain is expected to hold off in California through midweek, another round of moisture will return later in the week, though it appears less intense. This system will deliver some much-needed rainfall to the desert across the Southwest. Meanwhile, unseasonable warmth continues across the Delta and Deep South, creating favorable conditions for farm work but worsening drought in parts of the region. Across the upper Midwest, expect mostly dry and cooler conditions for much of the week.
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Mike Newland with the Propane Education & Research Council shares how producers can prepare for winter weather and the benefits of propane.
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Dr. Mark Svoboda with the National Drought Mitigation Center discusses a new global drought report and resources to help operations increase drought resilience.
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The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.
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Congress is seeking insight from meteorologists and weather researchers on how new technology can enhance safety and response times to severe weather and prevent future disasters.
