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.
Episodes
119 episodes
HUGE Episode Today! The latest EURO seasonal model, El Niño transition, and potential analogs for March - September
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
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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Season 3
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Episode 118
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Major Winter Storm to Impact Many of Us...be prepared.
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!
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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...
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Who Sees Rain Chances This Week & Next? Will The Pattern Stay Active? La Niña Update!
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...
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
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!
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
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...
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 upcomi...
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20:52
Good Recent Rains! Will Rain Chances Continue? La Niña Update
Breaking down the recent rain, the upcoming weather pattern, if it will continue, and an update on La Niña.
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22:03
THANK YOU Ribbonwire Ranch and Lathem Farms in Dalhart! Critical Upcoming Rain Chances - Heat & Dryness to Follow
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
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?
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?
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
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
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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