Weather
A wet pattern will persist over the Northwest for the next few days, but the region should see a break from rain this weekend. Arctic air will sweep into the northern Plains and Northeast, bringing subzero mornings and dangerous wind chills for livestock early in the weekend. The Deep South will remain dry, supporting late-season fieldwork and lowering Mississippi River levels. Meanwhile, a warming trend in the West will push milder temperatures into much of the nation’s midsection next week.
Weather News
Hunter Biram, an extension economist with the University of Arkansas, is tracking Mississippi River water levels as grain shippers shift their focus to transportation following the wrap-up of fall harvest.
Winter weather will challenge livestock producers working to rebuild their herds despite harsh conditions.
Mike Newland with the Propane Education & Research Council shares how producers can prepare for winter weather and the benefits of propane.
Using FEMA and USDA data, Trace One researchers estimate average annual U.S. agricultural losses of $3.48 billion, with drought accounting for more than half.
Dr. Mark Svoboda with the National Drought Mitigation Center discusses a new global drought report and resources to help operations increase drought resilience.
Experts estimate the flooding from Hurricane Helene caused more than $1.3 billion in damage to Tennessee agriculture.
The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.
“We could see oppressive heat index values for a few days.”
Geomagnetic storms have been occurring with increased frequency in space this year, with significant consequences for agriculture.
Congress is seeking insight from meteorologists and weather researchers on how new technology can enhance safety and response times to severe weather and prevent future disasters.