The #DesertFarmerPodcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Weekend Storm Update and Why The Next Three Weeks are Critical
Updating who is likely to get good rain the rest of this weekend. I also dive into the pattern for next week and beyond, and why it is so critical in my opinion...
Another $hit Show in The Dust Bowl Today - Cold Front & Storm Update - The Next Two Weeks
Hot, windy, and very dry today in parts of the Plains. Big cool down on the way with moisture chances, but certainly not for everyone. Hope for the next two weeks?
The Importance of The Upcoming Pattern Change and What to Make of It?
I do my best to walk you through what I like and don't like about the upcoming pattern change. Who will likely see the best moisture and why it is so important...
Who Needs Water and Who Doesn't? The Next Two Weeks and Beyond...
Still plenty of "have nots" in the western/southern Plains, despite the recent moisture. I lay out what to expect for the next couple of weeks and if there is a pattern change on the ho…
Late Week Storm Update: The Haves and The Have Nots...
This storm has always had problems, and I don't see that changing. Some will score some good moisture while others will largely strike out.
Blowing Dirt, Fire Danger, Severe Storms Tuesday - Rain, Snow, Colder Weather Late Week/Weekend
BIG episode today, with a lot of impactful weather this week. That's late March and April here in the Plains. I breakdown who is likely to see those impacts...
Active March Pattern Continues! Who Sees What in The Coming Days...
Three storms in the pipeline that will produce a wide variety of impacts over the next several days. Here is what to expect and how to sort through the garbage for weather info that is …
Who Sees Rain This Week? Early Season Heat on The Way...
I talk about the various computer models and how they are handling the storm that will bring some rain to Texas. Also, I am not a fan of the early season heat that is going to prevail o…
Major Spring Storm Departs - What Lies Ahead for The Next Two Weeks?
After another major spring storm gets out of the way, I detail what's on the docket for the next couple of weeks.
Dangerous Day on The Plains: Damaging Wind, Blowing Dirt, & Wildfire Outbreak
MAJOR March storm system causing a lot of problems in the Plains today.
Powerful Spring Storm: Damaging Wind, EXTREME Fire Danger, Rain/Snow?
A powerful spring storm will bring damaging wind, blowing dirt, and extreme fire danger to many areas of the Plains on Friday. Will there be any moisture to go along with it?
The Warm Before A BIG Late Week Storm: Who's Sees What?
I breakdown the major spring storm that will eject from the southern Rockies later this week.
Major Spring Storm Update!
Blizzard warnings up for parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and northwest Kansas. With the powerful wind, it won't take much snow at all to cause blizzard conditions. Be prepared!
Major Spring Storm Still on Track: Blizzard Likely for Some, but Certainly Not All...
Finer forecast details will be resolved tonight into Monday morning, but many of us with travel plans and livestock need to be prepared.
BIG Storm This Week! Who Gets a Blizzard and Who Just Gets Wind?
Active March pattern starts to impact the Plains. Blizzard conditions, severe thunderstorms, EXTREME fire danger, the storm on Tuesday will have it all.
Seasonal Forecast Update: Who's at Risk for Drought Development and Expansion?
Huge episode today, as I discuss the current and upcoming weather pattern and why it will likely be problematic for many of us in the Plains.
Bitter Cold Next Week? Snow too? Update on La Niña
Big thanks to those that reached out to me after my mom suffered a heart attack. Looks like we have some significant winter weather to deal with next week and what is going on with our …
Desert Farmer Meetup Tomorrow! Who's Been Dry Lately? What's Up for The Next Two Weeks?
The 2025 Desert Farmer Meetup is tomorrow in Liberal, Kansas. Always a great event with such great folks... Many of us have been dry for the past 60 days and what that means going forwa…
Social MEDIAologists - Big Storm or No Storm - Desert Farmer Meetup This Saturday!
My two cents about the awful forecast practices on social media that confuse, taint, and basically do a disservice to the accuracy of forecasting. What does the storm actually do? Also,…
Desert Farmer Meetup Next Weekend - Big Storm Potential Next Week - La Niña Status
Passing along information about the Desert Farmer Meetup in Liberal, Kansas next weekend. Plus, we've got a storm in the pipeline and it could be significant for some of us late next we…