Weather News
The Old Farmer’s Almanac expects the strongest storms during the first half of winter.
The push to plan ahead comes as wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres nationwide this year.
Frost damage and slower production are putting pressure on this year’s pepper crop.
USDA’s Brad Rippey says a similar stretch occurred in 2002.
Lower yields and higher costs are adding pressure for producers across the state.
Drought is forcing cattle producers to secure winter feed early as costs climb.
The debate comes as the Forest Service considers rescinding restrictions across millions of acres of national forests.
The state recorded about 30 tornadoes in March alone before additional activity in July and August.
More than 51,000 fires have burned nearly 8 million acres nationwide this year.