This is the official #desertfarmer podcast of the Great Plains. We discuss everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between. Most of my guests are real farmers and ranchers of the Great American Desert.
This is the official #desertfarmer podcast of the Great Plains. We discuss everything ag, lots of weather, and just about everything else in between. Most of my guests are real farmers and ranchers of the Great American Desert.
A powerful spring storm will bring damaging wind, blowing dirt, and extreme fire danger to many areas of the Plains on Friday. Will there be any moisture to go along with it?
A powerful spring storm will bring damaging wind, blowing dirt, and extreme fire danger to many areas of the Plains on Friday. Will there be any moisture to go along with it?
I breakdown the major spring storm that will eject from the southern Rockies later this week.
I breakdown the major spring storm that will eject from the southern Rockies later this week.
Blizzard warnings up for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and northwest Kansas. With the powerful wind, it won't take much snow at all to cause blizzard conditions. Be prepared!
Blizzard warnings up for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and northwest Kansas. With the powerful wind, it won't take much snow at all to cause blizzard conditions. Be prepared!
Finer forecast details will be resolved tonight into Monday morning, but many of us with travel plans and livestock need to be prepared.
Finer forecast details will be resolved tonight into Monday morning, but many of us with travel plans and livestock need to be prepared.
Active March pattern starts to impact the Plains. Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, EXTREME fire danger, the storm on Tuesday will have it all.
Active March pattern starts to impact the Plains. Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, EXTREME fire danger, the storm on Tuesday will have it all.
Huge episode today, as I discuss the current and upcoming weather pattern and why it will likely be problematic for many of us in the Plains.
Huge episode today, as I discuss the current and upcoming weather pattern and why it will likely be problematic for many of us in the Plains.
Big thanks to those that reached out to me after my mom suffered a heart attack. Looks like we have some significant winter weather to deal with next week and what is going on with our La Niña
Big thanks to those that reached out to me after my mom suffered a heart attack. Looks like we have some significant winter weather to deal with next week and what is going on with our La Niña
The 2025 Desert Farmer Meetup is tomorrow in Liberal, Kansas. Always a great event with such great folks... Many of us have been dry for the past 60 days and what that means going forward in this pattern for the next two weeks.
The 2025 Desert Farmer Meetup is tomorrow in Liberal, Kansas. Always a great event with such great folks... Many of us have been dry for the past 60 days and what that means going forward in this pattern for the next two weeks.
My two cents about the awful forecast practices on social media that confuse, taint, and basically do a disservice to the accuracy of forecasting. What does the storm actually do? Also, the Desert Farmer Meetup is 6 days away! RSVP now!
My two cents about the awful forecast practices on social media that confuse, taint, and basically do a disservice to the accuracy of forecasting. What does the storm actually do? Also, the Desert Farmer Meetup is 6 days away! RSVP now!
Passing along information about the Desert Farmer Meetup in Liberal, Kansas next weekend. Plus, we've got a storm in the pipeline and it could be significant for some of us late next week. Also, an update on La Niña...
Passing along information about the Desert Farmer Meetup in Liberal, Kansas next weekend. Plus, we've got a storm in the pipeline and it could be significant for some of us late next week. Also, an update on La Niña...
Just an update on the upcoming shot of COLD air and snow that will impact many of us late Friday night through early next week.
Just an update on the upcoming shot of COLD air and snow that will impact many of us late Friday night through early next week.
Another shot of cold air and snow coming for some of us, and it may last a while... Plus, I look at the weather patterns that will likely dominate for the next three months.
Another shot of cold air and snow coming for some of us, and it may last a while... Plus, I look at the weather patterns that will likely dominate for the next three months.
Big winter storm set to impact Kansas and Nebraska. Just how bad will it get, and when will conditions improve?
Big winter storm set to impact Kansas and Nebraska. Just how bad will it get, and when will conditions improve?
A detailed analysis of who is going to see the worst weather from this upcoming major winter storm this weekend.
A detailed analysis of who is going to see the worst weather from this upcoming major winter storm this weekend.
Significant wind event likely on December 30th for parts of the Plains. January looks wintry to start for some of us, and is this La Niña event peaking?
Significant wind event likely on December 30th for parts of the Plains. January looks wintry to start for some of us, and is this La Niña event peaking?
Big episode today, sharing some great personal news and the unveiling of BrianBledsoeWeather.com. An important part of a potential pattern shift from Christmas Day through New Years Day, along with the latest IRI seasonal model outlook.
Big episode today, sharing some great personal news and the unveiling of BrianBledsoeWeather.com. An important part of a potential pattern shift from Christmas Day through New Years Day, along with the latest IRI seasonal model outlook.
It's my pleasure to hang with the Montana Stockgrowers Association for a couple of days. Big shout out to them and all of their members for our continued partnership. Who could benefit from a winter pattern shift and some Pacific Decadal Oscillation analysis...
It's my pleasure to hang with the Montana Stockgrowers Association for a couple of days. Big shout out to them and all of their members for our continued partnership. Who could benefit from a winter pattern shift and some Pacific Decadal Oscillation analysis...
A big thanks to Covey Rise Farms for supplying me with some beef, as the product is top tier! Breaking down our quiet weather pattern, and giving thanks to all of you...
A big thanks to Covey Rise Farms for supplying me with some beef, as the product is top tier! Breaking down our quiet weather pattern, and giving thanks to all of you...
We start to dry things out a bit, with the more active weather situated to our east and west. I offer plenty of thoughts on how long this will last and what role the Pacific Ocean has in how long it will last.
We start to dry things out a bit, with the more active weather situated to our east and west. I offer plenty of thoughts on how long this will last and what role the Pacific Ocean has in how long it will last.
Another significant storm targets much of the Plains this week. However, not everyone will see the moisture from this storm. Who sees what?
Another significant storm targets much of the Plains this week. However, not everyone will see the moisture from this storm. Who sees what?
What lies ahead for the next two weeks, including two storms that will likely have an impact. Plus, the latest seasonal and long range forecast data analysis...
What lies ahead for the next two weeks, including two storms that will likely have an impact. Plus, the latest seasonal and long range forecast data analysis...
Big episode today, with important short and long range weather info! I hope you enjoy it...
Big episode today, with important short and long range weather info! I hope you enjoy it...
Breaking down the finish to October and the start of November, as several storm systems move into the western US. Rain, snow, and drought relief are all on the table...
Breaking down the finish to October and the start of November, as several storm systems move into the western US. Rain, snow, and drought relief are all on the table...
Just a quick update discussing the latest trends with our big weekend storm.
Just a quick update discussing the latest trends with our big weekend storm.
Talking about the big storm in the Desert Southwest and what it will mean for us over the next few days.
Talking about the big storm in the Desert Southwest and what it will mean for us over the next few days.
Just a short episode talking about when our next rain chance might arrive and what that might look like.
Just a short episode talking about when our next rain chance might arrive and what that might look like.
Big episode today talking about powerful Hurricane Milton, the BS surrounding weather modification, and the latest NMME forecast.
Big episode today talking about powerful Hurricane Milton, the BS surrounding weather modification, and the latest NMME forecast.
Many thanks to those that have reached out to me this week. I focus on whether there is any rain or snow coming our way and a brand new update from the EURO Seasonal Model.
Many thanks to those that have reached out to me this week. I focus on whether there is any rain or snow coming our way and a brand new update from the EURO Seasonal Model.
I look at who is seeing continued drought and will it ease in the next two weeks. Plus, I tell you about the most important thing I did this past week...NOTHING to do with business or work.
I look at who is seeing continued drought and will it ease in the next two weeks. Plus, I tell you about the most important thing I did this past week...NOTHING to do with business or work.
I break down the upper level weather pattern that will lead to SOME of us getting rain this week.
I break down the upper level weather pattern that will lead to SOME of us getting rain this week.
Who will be getting moisture over the next two weeks along with my thoughts on the developing La Niña and updated seasonal forecast. Some of us are not going to be happy...
Who will be getting moisture over the next two weeks along with my thoughts on the developing La Niña and updated seasonal forecast. Some of us are not going to be happy...
Some of us will get a good round of storms today, but certainly not everyone. Heat relief coming next week into Labor Day Weekend. Hoping for better rain chances Labor Day week too...
Some of us will get a good round of storms today, but certainly not everyone. Heat relief coming next week into Labor Day Weekend. Hoping for better rain chances Labor Day week too...
Breaking down the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation (AMO) and why they are so important to our long range forecast.
Breaking down the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation (AMO) and why they are so important to our long range forecast.
A big thank you to all that reached out to me in the past week! Looking at latest short and long term trends along with the seasonal forecast info. Desert farmer meetup next Saturday in Burlington, Colorado!
A big thank you to all that reached out to me in the past week! Looking at latest short and long term trends along with the seasonal forecast info. Desert farmer meetup next Saturday in Burlington, Colorado!
Personal update about my retirement from television. Desert farmer meetup details, as well as a weather and La Niña update. Busy schedule of speaking coming up too... Life is great!
Personal update about my retirement from television. Desert farmer meetup details, as well as a weather and La Niña update. Busy schedule of speaking coming up too... Life is great!
A sad recap about the hail damage that took place yesterday across Nebraska and Kansas. Pattern flips to a hotter and drier one, during the next two weeks, Plus, the latest seasonal models are out and are conflicted about whether La Niña is going to develop or not.
A sad recap about the hail damage that took place yesterday across Nebraska and Kansas. Pattern flips to a hotter and drier one, during the next two weeks, Plus, the latest seasonal models are out and are conflicted about whether La Niña is going to develop or not.
My thoughts on the next week, two weeks, and July. Also, I highlight the when and where for the summer version of the Desert Farmer Meetup.
My thoughts on the next week, two weeks, and July. Also, I highlight the when and where for the summer version of the Desert Farmer Meetup.
A lot of folks have been getting some good and timely rain lately, which is great! I focus on the pattern going forward and what we have to worry about for the rest of this summer.
A lot of folks have been getting some good and timely rain lately, which is great! I focus on the pattern going forward and what we have to worry about for the rest of this summer.
Detailing the potential for a favorable pattern change for the west/southwest High Plains, and why I am optimistic about it. Also, my final thoughts on the most famous cow on Twitter/X, the good...and unfortunately, the bad...
Detailing the potential for a favorable pattern change for the west/southwest High Plains, and why I am optimistic about it. Also, my final thoughts on the most famous cow on Twitter/X, the good...and unfortunately, the bad...
My effort to educate and provide an easy to understand and actionable message for the end users of rain forecasts. It pisses me off to see the message oversold, and the perceived accuracy of forecasts in decline. We've never been better...or worse.
My effort to educate and provide an easy to understand and actionable message for the end users of rain forecasts. It pisses me off to see the message oversold, and the perceived accuracy of forecasts in decline. We've never been better...or worse.
What a northern lights display we saw last night! Some great rain chances heading our way, along with a little severe weather threat too. May is delivering for some of us, and hopefully more of us in the coming days.
What a northern lights display we saw last night! Some great rain chances heading our way, along with a little severe weather threat too. May is delivering for some of us, and hopefully more of us in the coming days.
Recapping some nice rain last night for some that haven't had rain since December. Big storm to impact some of us early this week with severe storms. EXTREME fire danger for some too... AND some DesertFarmer shoutouts...including #88'
Recapping some nice rain last night for some that haven't had rain since December. Big storm to impact some of us early this week with severe storms. EXTREME fire danger for some too... AND some DesertFarmer shoutouts...including #88'
Discussing the big severe storm outbreak of today, and possibly another tomorrow. Frustrating dryness in the "Dust Bowl" region, and when help COULD arrive...
Discussing the big severe storm outbreak of today, and possibly another tomorrow. Frustrating dryness in the "Dust Bowl" region, and when help COULD arrive...
Two storms to kick out of the Rockies this week that will provide good rain for some, and some rain for others. Severe thunderstorm chances will be on the rise with those storms for some of us. La Niña still full steam ahead and what that means...
Two storms to kick out of the Rockies this week that will provide good rain for some, and some rain for others. Severe thunderstorm chances will be on the rise with those storms for some of us. La Niña still full steam ahead and what that means...
Big storm will focus the most meaningful rain chances in the Corn Belt. Some severe thunderstorms too, even for some areas farther south. Extreme fire danger in the western High Plains on Monday and possibly Tuesday too...
Big storm will focus the most meaningful rain chances in the Corn Belt. Some severe thunderstorms too, even for some areas farther south. Extreme fire danger in the western High Plains on Monday and possibly Tuesday too...
Bent/Prowers Cattle and Horse Grower Association Shoutout! A look at the weather this week... MEAN TWEETS! And a long range weather teaser for later this week...
Bent/Prowers Cattle and Horse Grower Association Shoutout! A look at the weather this week... MEAN TWEETS! And a long range weather teaser for later this week...
Weather pattern set to get active again, with three storms in the pipeline. I address which storm has the most potential and why...
Weather pattern set to get active again, with three storms in the pipeline. I address which storm has the most potential and why...
A big thanks to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for having me open their general session this morning! Great turnout, great people, and always good to be in Texas. Also, a MAJOR March storm is set to move through the Rockies and Plains late this weekend and early next week. EXTREME fire danger and blizzard conditions will occur for some...
A big thanks to the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for having me open their general session this morning! Great turnout, great people, and always good to be in Texas. Also, a MAJOR March storm is set to move through the Rockies and Plains late this weekend and early next week. EXTREME fire danger and blizzard conditions will occur for some...
A big thanks to the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council for having me today! Short range weather update as we transition back to some winter next weekend. More worries about eastern New Mexico and western Texas.
A big thanks to the Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council for having me today! Short range weather update as we transition back to some winter next weekend. More worries about eastern New Mexico and western Texas.
Not a fun episode for me to do, but sometimes we have to have tough conversations. We likely have a short window to capitalize on the weather pattern, because I don't like what I am seeing down the road...
Not a fun episode for me to do, but sometimes we have to have tough conversations. We likely have a short window to capitalize on the weather pattern, because I don't like what I am seeing down the road...
