Weather
Desert southwest is still under the threat of flooding as some late-season moisture streams in for the week. An upper-level low pressure sets up over northern California bringing the first heavy snow to the Serria Nevada’s by midweek. Most of the heartland will have some good field opportunities as dry days look to stay intact. Above average heat this week in the deep south this week. This dry pattern will fade across the southeast and eastern corn belt as a cold front is moving this weekend.
Weather News
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.
“We could see oppressive heat index values for a few days.”
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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.
