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Heat Wave Crosses US

Dan This Land of Ours, Weather

A heat wave is moving across the country. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A ridge of high pressure is expected to grow during the week, resulting in 100 degree plus high temperatures in several parts of the nation by this weekend. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

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Many Severe Weather Events in May

Dan Weather

With June here, many folks across the country hope this month is not a repeat of May. As Mark Oppold reports, there were many severe weather events.  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

2024 Hurricane Season is Underway

Dan Weather

The 2024 Hurricane Season officially kicks off today, June 1, and farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses across the Southeast are being reminded to make plans and prepare for the season. As many of us have heard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal forecast. This includes an expected range of 17 to 25 named storms, with 8 to 13 potentially becoming …

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Weather Still a Market Factor

Dan Biofuels/Energy, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Weather, Wheat

Weather conditions across the world is still having a mark on the agricultural markets. Mark Oppold has more details.  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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Rainy Weather Causing Issues for Georgia Cotton Producers

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Weather

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team advise growers to exercise caution when accessing a soggy field to plant this year’s crop. They also need to think twice about re-planting this year’s crop, believes Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist. “No. 1, our backs are against the wall. The later we go, the more acceptable …

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El Niño to La Niña Weather Outlook

Dan Weather

We have heard about the potential summer weather outlook that includes a shift in climate patterns. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, this involves a transition from an El Niño to a La Niña pattern over the summer. Rippey explains what the forecasted summer weather conditions across the country may mean from a crop and pasture perspective.  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

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Weather Experts Voice Atlantic Hurricane Season Concerns

Dan This Land of Ours, Weather

Weather experts are voicing concerns about hurricane season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, AccuWeather meteorologists are concerned about a serious threat of rapidly intensifying storms during the 2024 season. Rapid intensification of tropical storms and hurricanes is defined as a tropical storm or hurricane that quickly gains wind …

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Meat Trade Hoping for a Good Weather Weekend 

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Weather

Those in the meat trade are hoping for good weather across the country this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Mark Oppold has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

Recent Rains Expected to be Beneficial

Dan Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Soybeans, Weather, Wheat

Some have wondered if recent heavier rain amounts might hurt some of the row crops. But according to a story from Mark Oppold, there are hopes they will actually be beneficial. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024