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A DEEP dive into the various oscillations and indices that have to click in order for us to reduce or eliminate drought. I lay out why I am optimistic that this can happen...

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Longest episode of the Desert Farmer Podcast that I've ever done. However, the information that is contained in this episode I think is some of the most important info that I have ever shared. You decide...

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Lots to sort through in today's episode, especially about the likely pattern change as we roll into April. I focus on who is likely to benefit the most in the short term, and when other areas could benefit. Also, there's a lot of uncertainty and disagreement about the summer outlook. I touch on that too...

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A very active March pattern in the near term followed by a record setting ridge of high pressure. The next ten days are pretty much going to have it all... I also talk about April and give an update on our ENSO transition

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An updated look at how strong this upcoming El Niño could be, and what analog years have the best fit right now.

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Lots of information to break down about the current pattern and where we could be heading this spring. Looking at past years and how 2023 stacks up to where we are presently...

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Some of us saw some nice rain from the recent storm, but others were shut out. I talk about that and the next two weeks along with the updated way we are measuring ENSO...

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Lots to sort out today with the latest EURO seasonal model and the upcoming transition to El Niño. Plus, a hard look at potential analogs for the growing season...

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Looking specifically at the potential pattern change that takes shape for February and March. Plus, a deep dive into potential analog years for the upcoming March - September time frame.

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I break down the major blast of winter to hit the Plains and when it will get out of here...

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Late this week and into the weekend, a blast of Arctic air and snow is coming to the middle of the country. I sort out the details as they stand right now...

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Strong wind will continue to be a feature in the forecast with the pattern for the next couple of weeks. Also, a fresh look at what the latest Copernicus 3 seasonal model information has to say...

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Let's talk about the next two weeks, the likely transition from La Niña to El Niño, and what's up with the Pacific Decadal Oscillation.

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I go over a lot of forecast data in this episode tied to the medium and long range forecast. I also stress that the first half of 2026 will be very pivotal due to the potential La Niña to El Niño transition...

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I break down a lot of short range and long range forecast information today, that will be critical as we deal with the ENSO transition and head into 2026.

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Pretty good shot of winter coming to the Plains through the weekend and early next week. However, not everyone will be impacted by snow... Find out who gets what in this episode.

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Lots to get through in this episode... Upcoming rain chances and who gets it. Cold air arrives to start December and how that impacts the following 30 days. La Niña is at its peak... Could and El Niño in 2026 impact the PDO? And, if you need to...reach out to me to chat.

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Lots to sort through this episode with rain chances and how this pattern either impacts or does not impact this winter. Plus, what is going on with La Niña? Is it still going to end early?

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I discuss what lies ahead as we wrap up October and move into November. Also, what is La Niña up to...

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It has been a while since we chatted, so we have a lot to get through in the short term forecast as well as the seasonal forecast. Take a listen...

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Lots to address in this episode including the latest EURO seasonal model forecast and what it says for fall/winter/early spring.

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Some big rain totals in Kansas last night will help set up folks for the winter wheat planting season. Also, what the next two weeks looks like in terms of temperature and rainfall chances...

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Walking folks through the perils of their weather apps with the upcoming pattern change and why it is so important to focus on the pattern change and not the specifics at this range. Also, the latest IRI Multi Model Probabilities for the upcoming seasonal change...

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Breaking down the recent rain, the upcoming weather pattern, if it will continue, and an update on La Niña.

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Big thank you to Ribbonwire Ranch for the meat sticks! They are awesome! Upcoming rain chances are critical to the dryland crops, because heat and dryness is coming for some of us...

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Huge shoutout to Garrett Land and Cattle for sending me a great product to try. Fantastic meat sticks! Also, I talk about the importance of the upcoming week when it comes to rain chances. Who will benefit and who will struggle...

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Thank you all so much for being a part of the Desert Farmer Podcast and all 100 episodes. Huge episode discusses a lot of important forecast information as we move toward the back half of summer and beyond.

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A thunderstorm complex will produce a damaging wind gust threat tonight for some areas in the Plains. I also talk about the pattern for the next couple of weeks.

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I break down the past couple of weeks of who has been seeing rain and who hasn't been seeing rain. Does this type of pattern continue over the next two weeks? What about July? I address it all in this episode...

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Updating the forecast for heat and wind in the next 4 days, followed up by rain chances for some of us. Also, some long range forecast thoughts that we have to pay attention to...

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Lots to get through on this Father's Day... Severe storms likely early this week followed by some drying. I discuss the significance of that trend and what it will mean.

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Two days of severe thunderstorm threats coming up. Also, the latest EURO seasonal model came out today, and it still shows reason to be concerned this summer in the middle of the country.

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In Butte, Montana today for the mid-year meeting of the Montana Stock Growers Association. I discuss the recent rain, the importance of good forecast messaging, more active weather, and who could see problems develop.

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The last 7-10 days of May look potentially active for many of us. Many of us also need the rain, so let's hopefully capitalize on it.

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So much information to break down today... Big storm will deliver more much needed rain to those that need it. I also talk about when rain chances will return to areas farther south, and what the next few months have in store.

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I break down what the pattern looks like for the next two to four weeks. I also touch on some things in the seasonal forecast that I do not like.

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Beautiful rain for some of us and more to come through Wednesday. Trouble continues to brew in the pattern, as we move through the rest of May and into summer.

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I break down some of the latest forecast data for next week. I also caution folks on the May forecast and elaborate further who I am concerned about going forward.

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I analyze who sees the best rain this week and why the potential storm May 5th-8th is so critical and what kind of weather it could bring.

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Not everyone has seen big storms and beneficial rain, but many of us have. I talk about the current pattern and what it evolves into next week.

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Updating who is likely to get good rain the rest of this weekend. I also dive into the pattern for next week and beyond, and why it is so critical in my opinion...

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Hot, windy, and very dry today in parts of the Plains. Big cool down on the way with moisture chances, but certainly not for everyone. Hope for the next two weeks? 

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I do my best to walk you through what I like and don't like about the upcoming pattern change. Who will likely see the best moisture and why it is so important...

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Still plenty of "have nots" in the western/southern Plains, despite the recent moisture. I lay out what to expect for the next couple of weeks and if there is a pattern change on the horizon that could help.

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This storm has always had problems, and I don't see that changing. Some will score some good moisture while others will largely strike out.

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BIG episode today, with a lot of impactful weather this week. That's late March and April here in the Plains. I breakdown who is likely to see those impacts...

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Three storms in the pipeline that will produce a wide variety of impacts over the next several days. Here is what to expect and how to sort through the garbage for weather info that is meaningful...

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I talk about the various computer models and how they are handling the storm that will bring some rain to Texas. Also, I am not a fan of the early season heat that is going to prevail over the next two weeks.

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After another major spring storm gets out of the way, I detail what's on the docket for the next couple of weeks.

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MAJOR March storm system causing a lot of problems in the Plains today. 

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