The #DesertFarmerPodcast
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.
Green Blob and Pattern Update - Importance of The MJO - RONI/MEI Differences - ENSO & Analog Update
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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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Green Blob Maps - Pattern Change & Upcoming Rain Chances - ENSO Update & The CPC Forecast
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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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March Mayhem! High wind, fire danger, Arctic air, blizzard, and wild temperature extremes are all on the table! When this pattern could change and I give you a quick ENSO update...
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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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Do We Really Have Super El Niño Potential? Updated Analog Year Focus!
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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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Awful Wildfires - Unforgiving Pattern & How Long It Could Last - More Analogging & Looking at 2023
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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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Great Recent Rain for Some! Updated Way to Measure El Niño/La Niña & Seasonal Forecast Implications
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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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HUGE Episode Today! The latest EURO seasonal model, El Niño transition, and potential analogs for March - September
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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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Time to see if a pattern change is on the horizon for February and March. Plus, a look at potential analog years for March-September
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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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Major Winter Storm to Impact Many of Us...be prepared.
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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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Major Winter Storm Set to Impact The Plains!
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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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A Wind Problem, The Next Two Weeks, and The Latest Copernicus 3 Seasonal Model Forecast
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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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Desert Farmer Podcast Episode 114: The Next Two Weeks - La Niña to El Niño Transition & The PDO
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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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Last Episode of 2025! Pattern Change for January/February? Potential March-August Analogs for 2026
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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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BIG Episode Today! A Look at The Rest of December & The Latest EURO Seasonal Model Analysis Through June
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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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Happy Thanksgiving! Shot of Winter Comes to The Plains! How Long Will It Last?
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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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BIG Episode! Rain Chances - Sudden Stratospheric What? - The Next 30 Days - La Niña Peak & PDO Talk
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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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Who Sees Rain Chances This Week & Next? Will The Pattern Stay Active? La Niña Update!
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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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It's Been A While! Let's talk about the November forecast and give ya a La Niña update...
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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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HUGE Episode of The Desert Farmer Podcast! Find Out My Thoughts on The Next Two Weeks and The Next Several Months
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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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Important Pattern Changes Coming Up! Latest EURO Seasonal Model Forecast Through March!
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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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Huge Kansas Rains Last Night and Looking at The Next Two Weeks
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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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Important & Welcome Pattern Change Coming! Updated Seasonal Forecast Information Too...
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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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Good Recent Rains! Will Rain Chances Continue? La Niña Update
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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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THANK YOU Ribbonwire Ranch and Lathem Farms in Dalhart! Critical Upcoming Rain Chances - Heat & Dryness to Follow
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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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Shout Out to Garrett Land and Cattle! Important Forecast Trends This Week & Beyond
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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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HUGE 100th Episode of The Desert Farmer Podcast! Who's at Risk for Heat and Dryness? Seasonal Forecast Thoughts...La Niña Return?
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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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Who Has Damaging Wind Potential Tonight? What Do The Next Two Weeks Look Like?
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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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Who's Been Dry and Who's Been Wet Lately? A Look at The Next Two Weeks and July
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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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Heat and Wind Coming - Next Rain Chances? - Some Long Range Thoughts
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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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Father's Day Message - Severe Storm Potential This Week - Heat, Wind, & The Upcoming Pattern Change
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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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Severe Thunderstorm Threats Today & Friday - Early Thoughts on Latest EURO Seasonal Model Forecast
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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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Greetings from Montana! Active Early June? Problems Thereafter?
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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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Active Pattern to Finish May? Who Has The Best Rain Chances?
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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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HUGE Episode Today! The Next 72 Hours - The Next Two Weeks - The Next 3 Months and Beyond
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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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Looking at The Next Month - Early Seasonal Forecast Thoughts
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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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Rainfall and Forecast Update! Where Do We Go After This Storm?
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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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Update on Next Week's Storm - Beyond Next Week and Who I'm Worried About
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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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Who Gets Heavy Rain This Week? Big Storm May 5th-8th?
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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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The Rain and Severe Storms Have Come for Many of Us... Will It Continue?
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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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Weekend Storm Update and Why The Next Three Weeks are Critical
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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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