In the Arizona and California desert regions, a warming trend has begun, with daytime highs reaching 85 degrees, which may aid lettuce growth despite previous challenges from strong winds and …
American Agriculture History Minute: Weather Determined the Crops
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Early settlers would learn that weather would often dictate the crops they would raise. In cooler regions, wheat was often the …
Pacific NW Above-Average Mountain Snowpack Accumulations
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses the Pacific Northwest’s above-average mountain snowpack accumulations, noting a pattern consistent with La Niña conditions despite the absence of an official La Niña. The Northwest …
December Drought Areas
Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional drought coverage is reported for the period …
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
The U.S. Christmas tree industry is a vital and resilient sector, providing about $2.5 billion in annual revenue, according to Justin Whitehill, assistant professor at North Carolina State University and …
Western Precipitation Deluge from Atmospheric River
Several inches of varying forms of precipitation are expected over the next week as an atmospheric river establishes itself over the northern half of the Western U.S. Rod Bain has more. …
Rains Give Hope to Wheat Growers
Recent rains are bringing hope to some wheat growers. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire Ants …
La Nina Winter and Southern Ag Concerns
What could crops in the Southern tier of the U.S. face if a forecasted La Nina climate pattern develops this winter. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural impacts across the nation. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement, and they soon discovered there that irrigation was going to be the key to …
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talks with Sabrina Halvorson about the USDA’s efforts to assist farmers, ranchers, and communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Listen to the radio story: …
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
Hurricane Helene, which made landfall on the eastern coast late last week, has left a trail of destruction across several agricultural regions. Farmers in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia …
U.S. Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan
The U.S. releases an updated climate adaptation plan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. has just released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR …
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Ways to stay safe when working outdoors in the heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have to work outside in severe heat, there are ways …