Have To Prepare: Eastern Nebraska growers are facing potential challenges due to recent weather patterns

“When we look at this kind of extreme weather and the way that things are moving, that injects a little more risk into our decision making.”

Weather can make or break a crop’s success. As farmers plan for the upcoming planting season, many are keeping an eye on variable patterns and their potential impact.

Nebraska farmer, Tanner Hoffman spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on recent weather patterns, economic ripple effects, and advice for other producers.

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