Weather
We’re looking at a stretch of bitter cold in the Northern Plains and Great Lakes, with a few mornings dipping below zero and wind chills that could be downright dangerous. That frigid air is clashing with moisture from the Pacific, which means heavy snow for Montana and parts of the Northern Plains. And it’s not just out west—snow is expected to pile up from southern Ohio all the way into New England this weekend. The good news? A ridge of warm air is building in the West, and by next week, some of that mild air will make its way into the Midwest
Weather News
Hunter Biram, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas, is tracking Mississippi River water levels as grain shippers shift their focus to transportation following the wrap-up of fall harvest.
Winter weather will challenge livestock producers working to rebuild their herds despite harsh conditions.
Mike Newland with the Propane Education & Research Council shares how producers can prepare for winter weather and the benefits of propane.
Using FEMA and USDA data, Trace One researchers estimate average annual U.S. agricultural losses of $3.48 billion, with drought accounting for more than half.
Dr. Mark Svoboda with the National Drought Mitigation Center discusses a new global drought report and resources to help operations increase drought resilience.
Experts estimate the flooding from Hurricane Helene caused more than $1.3 billion in damage to Tennessee agriculture.
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.”
Geomagnetic storms have been occurring with increased frequency in space this year, with significant consequences for agriculture.
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.