The #DesertFarmerPodcast

Send us Fan Mail Not a fun episode for me to do, but sometimes we have to have tough conversations. We likely have a short window to capitalize on the weather pattern, because I don't like what I am seeing down the road... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Big shoutout to the folks in the Texas Panhandle that have been dealing with the historic wildfire outbreak. Also, I focus on the pattern setting up for March, and why it could lead to an active severe storm season. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail More thoughts on the long range / seasonal forecast. My focus is on who this El Nino has failed, and why it could be an immediate problem for some, and a future problem for others. Listen up and beware...  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lots to go through in this episode, from the relaxation of the current weather pattern to what could likely be a very active spring weather pattern. I also discuss on the ongoing transition from El Nino to La Nina, and what that could mean for later this year. Big shoutout to the Montana Stockgrowers, the Colorado Livestock Association, and to the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raiser...

Send us Fan Mail I talk about the major storm set to deliver very heavy rain and heavy wet snow to parts of New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. This is exactly what we need in these areas this time of year! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Recapping the amazing rain and snow impacted the region Friday and Saturday. I also address whether the pattern will remain active. Plus, some additional thoughts on the ENSO transition and PDO... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A gigantic thank you to all that attended and made the Desert Farmer Meetup successful. An update on the storm headed our way this weekend... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Here in Liberal, Kansas today for the Desert Farmer Meetup. We also have a big storm in the pipeline for next weekend, but the details are far from certain. Some additional long range thoughts... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Detailing the upcoming Desert Farmer Meetup in Liberal, Kansas and talking about the upcoming pattern change that could lead to a significant storm in early February. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Detailed look at the Arctic air that will encompass the Plains for the next several days. Potential pattern change late month into February that would bring better moisture prospects back to the region. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail An update on the major storm set to impact the Plains, and what lies ahead thereafter. Winter is here to stay! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Talking about two storms in the pipeline, including blizzard potential with the first storm. Arctic air invades late next week and weekend, providing the coldest air of the season for many of us. Buckle up, winter is coming! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Just wrapping up all the significant weather that occurred in 2023, previewing more active weather as we start January...and giving a big thank you to all of you! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A disjointed storm system will exit the Rockies and push into the Plains. This provides a narrow window of opportunity for some wind driven snow for some areas of the Western High Plains. Listen for specifics! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Recap of the amazing rain and snow we saw last week. The next storm in the pipeline... And the importance of "letting the game come to you" right now... Be well! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Just a short update on the big moisture producing storm set to impact the western and southern Plains this week. Lots to be excited about! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A very important update on the ENSO transition that is likely to happen in 2024. Plus, I talk about a BIG STORM set to impact parts of the western/southern Plains this week. Rain and snow will occur, with some areas picking up a lot of much needed moisture! Yay! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Speaking at the Montana Grain Growers Association annual meeting. Always great to get up to Montana! Also, focusing on the MJO pattern for the last 3 weeks of December and what it could possibly mean.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I talk about the upcoming shot of wintry weather, that I eluded to about three weeks ago. Some decent snow possible for some of us, and cold weather likely for all of us. Also, more thoughts on what could shape up to be a wintry December... Happy Thanksgiving! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Looks like a storm is brewing for some of us later next weekend. Will it be rain or snow? I also provide an El Niño update, and how it impacts my long range forecast thoughts.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I give you three local beef processors to check out. Supporting quality people that produce a quality product is a big deal to me. Watch out for late November and early December, as it looks ACTIVE! The 2024 Desert Farmer Meetup is scheduled! Shoutout to the Tregellas family! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I address the quiet pattern now, and a potential return to active weather late this month with a possible MJO pulse. Also, I talk about some things tied to El Niño that I think are VERY important in how we view the next several months. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Addresses the recent beneficial rain and potential frost/freeze through Saturday morning. Looking at the importance of the MEI and the historical context of the current ENSO event. Could we have a wintry December? And a big shoutout to Blake O'Hare from Clovis, New Mexico!!! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Just a short update on rain chances and something that drives our weather patterns, OTHER than El Niño. Also, big shoutout to Brad Heffington from Littlefield, Texas. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I talk rain chances for the next 7-10 days and the good and bad messaging that has occurred with El Niño. Also, be cautious about making generalizations about how we start 2024 and how we will finish. Support the show