Brian Bledsoe

The #DesertFarmerPodcast

Science EN ↓ 127 episodes

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. 

Author

Brian Bledsoe

Category

Science

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

Will The Recent Pattern Change Continue? Any Summer Red Flags? Looking at Fall & Winter Analogs! 02.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail I focus on who's been seeing great moisture lately and if it is likely to continue. I also look at any potential weather red flags this summer and what historic strong/super El Niño impacts occur in fall and winter. Support the show

It's Not Just About El Niño! What has to work for us to eliminate drought? Latest model data too! 13.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail A DEEP dive into the various oscillations and indices that have to click in order for us to reduce or eliminate drought. I lay out why I am optimistic that this can happen... Support the show

Green Blob and Pattern Update - Importance of The MJO - RONI/MEI Differences - ENSO & Analog Update 03.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Green Blob Maps - Pattern Change & Upcoming Rain Chances - ENSO Update & The CPC Forecast 24.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

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... 12.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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 Support the show

Do We Really Have Super El Niño Potential? Updated Analog Year Focus! 10.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail An updated look at how strong this upcoming El Niño could be, and what analog years have the best fit right now. Support the show

Awful Wildfires - Unforgiving Pattern & How Long It Could Last - More Analogging & Looking at 2023 18.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Great Recent Rain for Some! Updated Way to Measure El Niño/La Niña & Seasonal Forecast Implications 14.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

HUGE Episode Today! The latest EURO seasonal model, El Niño transition, and potential analogs for March - September 06.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

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 29.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show

Major Winter Storm to Impact Many of Us...be prepared. 23.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail I break down the major blast of winter to hit the Plains and when it will get out of here... Support the show

Major Winter Storm Set to Impact The Plains! 21.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

A Wind Problem, The Next Two Weeks, and The Latest Copernicus 3 Seasonal Model Forecast 14.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Desert Farmer Podcast Episode 114: The Next Two Weeks - La Niña to El Niño Transition & The PDO 09.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show

Last Episode of 2025! Pattern Change for January/February? Potential March-August Analogs for 2026 29.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

BIG Episode Today! A Look at The Rest of December & The Latest EURO Seasonal Model Analysis Through June 08.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show

Happy Thanksgiving! Shot of Winter Comes to The Plains! How Long Will It Last? 26.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show

BIG Episode! Rain Chances - Sudden Stratospheric What? - The Next 30 Days - La Niña Peak & PDO Talk 22.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show

Who Sees Rain Chances This Week & Next? Will The Pattern Stay Active? La Niña Update! 17.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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? Support the show

It's Been A While! Let's talk about the November forecast and give ya a La Niña update... 25.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail I discuss what lies ahead as we wrap up October and move into November. Also, what is La Niña up to... Support the show

HUGE Episode of The Desert Farmer Podcast! Find Out My Thoughts on The Next Two Weeks and The Next Several Months 27.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Important Pattern Changes Coming Up! Latest EURO Seasonal Model Forecast Through March! 05.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Lots to address in this episode including the latest EURO seasonal model forecast and what it says for fall/winter/early spring. Support the show

Huge Kansas Rains Last Night and Looking at The Next Two Weeks 28.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Important & Welcome Pattern Change Coming! Updated Seasonal Forecast Information Too... 20.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail 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... Support the show

Good Recent Rains! Will Rain Chances Continue? La Niña Update 12.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Breaking down the recent rain, the upcoming weather pattern, if it will continue, and an update on La Niña. Support the show

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