Podcasts about Precipitation

Trend Factors for the Grain Market Early Season Cotton Pests Precipitation in Kansas   00:01:05 – Trend Factors for the Grain Market: K-State grain economist, Daniel O'Brien, starts off the show with his grain market update where we chats about seasonal trends and the biggest factors impacting the market. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Early Season Cotton Pests: Logan Simon, K-State Extension agronomist, continues the show with his discussion on early season cotton pests and why volunteer soybean is an issue in cotton. Cotton Insect Pest Management Publication Bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu   00:23:05  – Precipitation in Kansas: Concluding the show is K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond with what parts of Kansas have seen rain and what pattern he is seeing for our forecast.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Winter wheat crop condition improvements nationwide to start May.

As total U.S. wheat acres have continued to decline for the past three decades, Idaho wheat acres have remained stable.

Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors Precipitation in Kansas   00:01:05 – Transportation and Weather Impacts on the Grain Market: Daniel O'Brien, K-State grain economist, starts the show with a volatile grain market update. He explains what factors are contributing to the changes. Daniel on AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Flinchbaugh Center: Farm Bill Factors: Part of the Clearing the Air podcast with K-State's Jenny Ifft and Eric Atkinson along with Brad Lubben and Mark Edelman as well as special guest Tara Smith continues the show as they chat about the Farm Bill and what they are currently seeing for it.  Flinchbaugh Center - Podcast Smoke & Mirrors   00:23:05  – Precipitation in Kansas: K-State meteorologist Chip Redmond ends today's show as he discusses the recent precipitation and the lack of it in the forecast.   Mesonet.ksu.edu     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Hour 2 - Ted and John get the answer from KWCH Storm Team 12 Chief Meteorologist Ross Janssen.

The bottom line regarding the state of western mountain snowpack levels and a projected lack of water runoff to fill irrigation and municipal reservoirs

Springtime means there's many raindrops falling on our heads, but that's no reason to cry! Instead, it's a great reason to sign up for CoCoRaHS. COCORAHS is the acronym that stands for Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network. It’s a network of volunteers who work together to measure precipitation of all forms across the nation. Richard Janke has been contributing to the network for nearly 5 years from his home in Neshkoro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you enjoy comparing rainfall totals with your friends at the local coop? Do you have a trick knee that can predict a storm perfectly? The National weather service is interested in hearing about the totals you found in your rain gauge. COCORAHS is the acronym that stands for Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network. It’s a network of volunteers who work together to measure precipitation of all forms across the nation. Karen Merlau has been participating for 14 years and says she enjoys citizen science projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most areas in Idaho received a near-normal amount of precipitation this year but much of it came in the form of rain rather than snow.

If you've been hearing about historically low snowpack maps, hearing doom-and-gloom about drought, or trying to figure out if your hunt is about to get nuked by wildfires… this episode is worth your time. Today, Jaden sits down with Montana-based hydrologist Josh Boyd to break down what's actually happening across the West right now. We dig into how this winter shaped up, why snowpack is all over the board depending on elevation, and why a “low snow year” doesn't automatically mean bad hunting. One of the biggest takeaways: snowpack is just one piece of the puzzle. Fall moisture, soil saturation, and especially what happens in June and early July matter way more than most hunters realize. In fact, wildfire season in the Northern Rockies is driven far more by early summer heat and lack of precipitation than by how much snow fell in January. We also walk through what's happening regionally right now. Montana and parts of Wyoming are hanging in there with decent snowpack, while Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico are staring at historically low levels. Oregon's in a tough spot too. But even in those places, soil moisture and spring weather could still shift the outlook before fall. From a hunting standpoint, this conversation really comes down to how animals respond to moisture. In wet years, feed is everywhere and animals scatter. In dry years, they concentrate around limited water and quality forage. Neither is “better,” but they require completely different strategies. To learn more about west-wide snowpack & precipitation, visit the NRCS website here. If you want to keep an eye on the drought monitor, check out the U.S. drought monitor map here. Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app If you want to get your animals aged, consider using new Rokcast sponsor, Matson's Lab. Matson's is the go-to for lab-aging your wild game and used by everyone on this episode. See all they do at https://matsonslab.com/ You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here  

Here's a table of contents with timestamps: 00:00 Continental US Weather Overview (Midwest to Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, South Central) 01:01 Precipitation & Flooding Potential (Mid-to-Late Week) 02:13 Major Spring Setup & Stalling Front 03:15 Record Heat in Midwest (Des Moines, Nebraska) 04:21 Historical Weather Information & Heat Domes 05:30 Forecasted Highs (Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas) 06:33 Phoenix Heat Wave & Heat Dome Breakdown 07:38 Possible Winter Storms in Minnesota (Minneapolis) 08:39 Weekend Storm System & Cold Air 09:41 Severe Weather Risk (Tuesday: St. Louis, Chicago) 10:43 Unseasonable Warmth (Chicago, St. Louis) 11:49 Recap: Phoenix, Death Valley, Las Vegas, Central Plains Heat 12:52 Forecast Highs (Des Moines, Kansas Hotspots, St. Louis, Chicago) 13:52 Memphis, Paducah, New Orleans, Dallas-Fort Worth Forecasts 14:56 Ohio Valley & Mid-Atlantic Rain & Temperature Spread 15:57 Southeast US (Atlanta, Miami, Tallahassee) & Carolinas Fire Ban 16:58 Detailed Synoptic Setup (Monday night to Tuesday) 17:59 Detailed Synoptic Setup (Wednesday to Thursday) 19:00 Detailed Synoptic Setup (Friday to Saturday) 20:04 Detailed Synoptic Setup (Sunday)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.

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Send a textThis week on Bench Boost the team from Inorganic Ventures discusses avoiding precipitation during sample preparation. They review mining sample challenges including high concentrations of Ca, Fe, Al, & silicates, sulfate-rich matrices forming insoluble sulfates, and rare earth elements requiring a more acidic matrix. Thomas explains how hydrolysis leads to insoluble metal hydroxides and reviews prevention strategies. Liv outlines how to use Ksp and how temperature effects compound solubility. Lastly, Autumn covers alternative ligands, such as EDTA, for higher pH stability.

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Like many of the world's iconic coastal cities, Boston faces potentially severe impacts from climate change. Depending on global emissions, Boston could face several feet of sea level rise this century, which would leave many parts of the city subject to tidal and storm flooding. Precipitation events could become more frequent and extreme, and its already-humid summers could become dangerously hot, with most days over 90 degrees. Today, Boston is a booming city with a growing population, a glittering new waterfront neighborhood, world-class universities and a strong economy. Its future risks and opportunities related to climate change are shaped by the 400-year environmental, social and economic history of the city's development. As part of Anthem's series, Climate Change and the Future of Boston (Anthem Press, 2026) by Dr. Courtney Humphries describes how Boston's history and current context shape future climate impacts and examines the mitigation and adaptation strategies the city has taken. Boston is a leader in acknowledging the problem of climate change; it has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, among other climate-related goals. It has also developed science-based climate models and undertaken a robust planning process to identify strategies to protect its waterfront from flooding and increase its resilience to other climate-related impacts. Its mayor has embraced a progressive Green New Deal for Boston emphasizing the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to climate mitigation and adaptation. But the city also faces structural challenges, such as aging infrastructure, historic racial inequities, rising gentrification and income inequality and ongoing political and regulatory obstacles that hinder efforts to adapt in an efficient and just manner. The book concludes with a set of forward-looking scenarios about what the future may have in store for the city and the lessons it holds for other coastal cities struggling with these challenges. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time data processing and instant pattern recognition!Welcome back to the weather segment, everyone! I'm absolutely thrilled to break down what Mother Nature has cooking for New York City today, and let me tell you, it's looking pretty fantastic out there.Right now, we're sitting at mostly sunny skies with a high near seventy-one degrees Fahrenheit. The winds are light out of the southwest, moving south at five to ten miles per hour this morning. Honestly, it's the kind of day that makes you want to get outside and enjoy it because, well, you could say the weather is absolutely breeze-ing right now. Come on, that one was gold.Now, here's where things get interesting. We're watching a system move in as we head into Wednesday. There's a twenty percent chance of showers popping up after two in the afternoon, so if you've got outdoor plans, you might want to keep an eye on the radar. The high tomorrow will be slightly cooler at sixty-seven degrees with southeast winds picking up to six to eleven miles per hour.Wednesday night is when the real action starts. Rain chances jump to fifty percent, and we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a low around fifty-eight degrees. The south wind really starts cranking at fourteen to seventeen miles per hour.Then Thursday, things get wild. We've got a chance of rain before five in the afternoon, potentially mixing with snow as colder air moves in. The high will be around forty-five degrees with breezy northwest winds around twenty-one miles per hour. Precipitation chances sit at fifty percent, so this is definitely a day where you'll want to bundle up and maybe grab that umbrella before heading out to get your bagel.Now, let me hit you with a quick Weather Playbook segment. See, what's happening here is called a nor'easter pattern setup. When a low-pressure system moves up the Eastern Seaboard and northwest winds kick in behind it, you get this perfect storm scenario where warm, moist air from the Atlantic collides with cold Canadian air. That's what creates that rain-to-snow transition we're expecting Thursday. It's absolutely fascinating stuff.Here's your three-day forecast simplified. Today, mostly sunny with a high of seventy-one. Wednesday, partly sunny, high of sixty-seven with rain chances increasing. Thursday, rain and snow chances, falling temperatures, high near forty-five. Things settle down by Friday and into the weekend, but keep your radar on because Sunday night into Monday looks wet again.Thanks so much for listening to the weather segment. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an update. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quietplease dot ai. Stay safe out there, and keep your eyes on the sky!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Recorded 03/03/2026, Aired 03/04/2026   In this month's episode of the Southwest Climate Podcast, Hosts Zack Guido and Mike Crimmins rank their favorite months of the year - and June gets no love.  They recap February's weather which was high and dry but not much else.  There's a discussion on ENSO with a deep dive into a couple related papers of note.  And with the end of meteorological winter they cover the bleak snowpack conditions in the west. Towards the end there is a look into the models to see what is on the horizon - including for the monsoon.  Stick around for an announcement on the 2026 Southwest Monsoon Fantasy Forecasts game with a lot of new exciting features - you won't want to miss!     Mentions:  NOAA - Climate Prediction Center: ENSO Discussion Paper: “Southern Hemisphere Surface Warming Drives Southwestern U.S. Precipitation according to AI-Informed Climate Model Simulations” Paper: “Anthropogenic Intensification of Cool-Season Precipitation Is Not Yet Detectable Across the Western United States” USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service: NWCC Interactive Map NOAA - Climate Prediction Center: Season Forecasts National Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME) International Multi-Model Ensemble 

What in the Weather – Episode Summary Iowa Specialty Producers Conference | February 24, 2026 | Ankeny, Iowa This episode is a live recording of the What in the Weather podcast session presented at the Iowa Specialty Producers Conference. State Climatologist Justin Glisan and host Dan Fillius cover current weather conditions, a full 2025 weather year in review, and crop and pest impacts for Iowa specialty producers. Current Conditions & Outlook February 2025 has been one of the top five warmest on record; the state is now in a brief cool spell following a significant snowfall event near Waterloo (12–14 inches) Precipitation is at 72% of normal statewide, with northwestern Iowa below 50%; drought conditions are emerging and could worsen if dry weather continues The forecast for early March shows a warm and wet signal, which typically brings increased thunderstorm activity 2025 Weather Year in Review 2025 was the 25th warmest year on record (1.3°F above average); the past five years are the warmest five-year period on record June and July were exceptionally humid — dew points above 70°F were recorded on more than half of July's days, producing heat index values near 109°F The second wettest July on record was followed by a dry fall — Red Oak went 33 days without measurable precipitation Iowa recorded 36 tornadoes in 2025, below the average of 44, with no fatalities 2025 Weather Superlatives Coldest stretch: Feb. 10–22, with daytime highs as low as -20°F (NW Iowa) and a dew point of -29°F in Sioux County Warmest overnight low: 82°F in June (Quad Cities) Highest temperature: 101°F, Little Sioux (June 20) Coldest overnight low: -23°F, Fayette Biggest single rain event: 8.64 inches in Decorah Wettest location: Boone at 47.84 inches; driest: Randolph at 24.56 inches Longest growing season: southeastern Iowa; shortest: northwestern Iowa Crop Impacts Low winter precipitation in 2024–25 led to garlic winter damage on multiple farms Wet June and July caused widespread disease, delayed plantings, and poor early fruit set in tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant Worst-performing crops: onions (waterlogged soils), watermelons, and summer broccoli (heat and disease) Best-performing crop: tomatoes — scarce supply drove strong prices, with tunnel growers fetching ~$4/lb late in the season; late-planted fall carrots were a standout surprise Pest & Disease Highlights Top insect pests: aphids (especially damaging on fall and winter greens) and onion thrips  Top diseases: pepper anthracnose, Alternaria on brassicas, and southern rust in corn Management tips discussed include pre-transplant aphid dips with M-Pede or Suffoil-X, interplanting sweet alyssum to attract beneficials, and a conventional onion thrips spray rotation using Movento and Radiant per the 2026 Midwest Veg Guide Podcast summary generated using Claude.ai

Send us a textWe've finally settled into a true New England winter. Cold air has been the dominant story, with temperatures running well below average, but there's a subtle shift ahead as we finally sneak back above freezing at times this week. Daylight is making noticeable gains now, adding minutes each day and offering a reminder that the seasonal corner has been turned—even if it doesn't feel like it yet.Precipitation chances are limited, making this a relatively quiet stretch of weather, but there's still plenty to break down. We'll also take a quick mental escape to a tropical location while the bitter cold lingers here at home. All of that, plus the full Weekly Weather Preview, on Episode #229 of Obsessed with the Weather.Enjoy! Support the show

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Hey weather lovers! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorologist with instant data and zero coffee breaks! Being an AI means nonstop weather precision for you.New York City, buckle up for a wild week of winter whimsy! We've got some interesting atmospheric shenanigans rolling in. Today's looking like a cloudy carnival with temperatures climbing to a mild 46 degrees. I'd call this weather more indecisive than a toddler choosing an outfit - increasing clouds with a southwest wind around 7 to 10 miles per hour.Tonight gets even more exciting - there's a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 am. I like to call this the "maybe it'll rain, maybe it won't" forecast. Temperatures will hover around 43 degrees with winds picking up to 11 to 14 miles per hour. Talk about a meteorological mood swing!Now, let's dive into our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're exploring the fascinating world of cloud formations. Clouds are basically nature's mood rings - they tell us so much about incoming weather patterns. Cumulus clouds? Those puffy white ones? They're like the cheerful teenagers of the sky, often indicating fair weather. Stratus clouds, however, are the brooding introverts that usually signal potential precipitation.Our three-day forecast looks like a temperature rollercoaster. Wednesday brings a 20 percent chance of rain, Thursday might squeeze out some snow flurries, and Friday looks crisp and mostly sunny with temperatures around 33 degrees.Pro weather pun incoming: Looks like Mother Nature is really trying to "cloud" our judgment this week!Before I sign off, a few local New York notes - bundle up, subway commuters and Central Park joggers. This weather is more unpredictable than a New York minute!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more meteorological madness. Thanks for listening, and hey, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai!Stay breezey, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorologist who's got more computing power than a thunderstorm has lightning! I'm here to give you the most precise forecast with algorithmic accuracy.Buckle up, New York City, because we've got a winter weather rollercoaster heading our way! Right now, we're looking at a mixed precipitation situation that's about to get interesting. We've got a Winter Storm Warning in effect, which means Mother Nature is serving up a meteorological cocktail of rain, snow, and sleet.Overnight, expect a chilly dance with temperatures hovering around 36 degrees Fahrenheit. That northeast wind is going to be blowing around 14 miles per hour, giving us a real winter welcome. And hey, there's a 40 percent chance of precipitation - talk about keeping things spicy! I like to call this the "weather roulette" segment of our forecast.Let me drop a weather dad joke for you: Why did the snowflake go to therapy? Because it was having a total meltdown! Speaking of meltdowns, our local New York references are gonna get hit hard. This storm's gonna make the subway platforms look like impromptu ice rinks, so grab your winter boots and maybe pack an extra pair of dry socks.Now, for our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're diving into "lake effect snow" - it's basically when cold air moves over warmer lake waters, creating intense snow bands. Think of it like weather making its own snow machine, but way more intense than anything in Times Square.Three-day forecast coming at you:Saturday: Chance of snow, temperatures dropping to 29 degrees FahrenheitSunday: Increasing clouds, high near 40 degrees FahrenheitMonday: Rain with temperatures rising to 50 degrees FahrenheitRemember to subscribe to our podcast for more weather wisdom! Thanks for listening, and this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay cool, stay informed, and stay weather-ready!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Rain in November and snow this month have improved the precipitation situation in Montezuma County. And Montezuma County Commissioner Jim Candelaria has been named as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the nonprofit group Colorado Counties, Inc.

Hey weather watchers! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological maestro bringing you the hottest - and coolest - updates from the Big Apple! As an AI, I can process data faster than you can say "precipitation probability," which means more accurate forecasts for you!Today in New York City, we've got a rain-tastic situation brewing! Expect rain rolling in after 10 in the morning, with temperatures climbing to a mild 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Southwestern winds will be dancing between 6 to 14 miles per hour - I like to call that a "breezey" day! Speaking of breezy, here's a weather pun for you: Why did the meteorologist bring an umbrella to the party? Because he wanted to make it rain! Get it? Weather humor - it never gets old!Incoming weather systems are looking pretty active. We're expecting between a tenth and quarter of an inch of precipitation, with an 80 percent chance of rain. Tonight, the precipitation party continues with rain before 7 in the evening, dropping temperatures down to around 37 degrees Fahrenheit.Now, let's dive into our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're talking about precipitation probability. This isn't just a fancy way of saying "chance of rain" - it's a statistical calculation that shows the likelihood of measurable precipitation at a specific location during a specific time period. The higher the percentage, the more likely you'll need that umbrella!Three-day forecast: Monday brings sunshine with a high near 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday has a mixed bag of rain and snow, transitioning to all rain after 10 in the morning. Wednesday looks sunny and crisp.A quick reminder to subscribe to our podcast, and thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay dry, stay informed, and keep those umbrellas handy!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Hey weather enthusiasts! I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorological marvel, bringing you hyper-precise forecasts with lightning-fast computational skills!Welcome to your New York City weather breakdown. As an AI, I process weather data faster than you can say "atmospheric pressure" - which means more accuracy, less waiting!Let's dive into tonight's forecast. We've got a rainy situation brewing in the Big Apple. Overnight, expect rain with cloudy conditions and temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees. That light southwest wind will be keeping things interesting.Speaking of interesting, here's a weather dad joke for you: Why did the cloud stay home? Because it was feeling a little under the weather! Looking ahead, Wednesday morning will continue the precipitation party with rain likely before 10 am. We're talking mostly cloudy skies, temperatures reaching a high near 46 degrees, with a northeast wind between 5 to 7 miles per hour. Expect less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation.Now, for our Weather Playbook segment! Today, let's talk about "advection" - which is basically the horizontal movement of air, moisture, or heat. Think of it like weather on a conveyor belt, moving across regions and shaping our local conditions.Three-day forecast quick hit: Thursday looks mostly sunny with a high near 48 degrees. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies and temperatures climbing to 54 degrees. Saturday offers a 30 percent chance of rain with partly sunny conditions and a high near 52 degrees.No major unusual weather phenomena to report, just classic New York City autumn transitional weather.Hey, don't miss out on future forecasts! Subscribe to our podcast and stay weather-wise. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay breezy, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey weather warriors! It's your AI meteorological maestro Dustin Breeze here, bringing you the most electrifying forecast in the digital universe! As an AI, I've got superhuman data processing skills that mean zero human error and maximum weather excitement. Let's dive into today's New York City weather adventure! Currently, we're looking at increasing clouds with a high near 46 degrees Fahrenheit and a west wind blowing at 10 to 14 miles per hour. It's gonna be a bit nippy out there, so layer up, city slickers!Tonight's got a 50 percent chance of rain after 1 am, which means you might want to keep that umbrella handy. I like to call this a "50 shades of precipitation" situation - get it? Weather humor never gets old!Speaking of staying dry, let me break down our Weather Playbook segment. Today, we're talking about cloud formations! Clouds aren't just fluffy sky decorations - they're nature's own water transportation system. Different cloud types tell different meteorological stories, and understanding them is like reading the sky's secret diary.Now, for our three-day forecast:Wednesday: Cloudy turning mostly sunny, high near 48 degrees FahrenheitThursday: Partly sunny, high around 48 degrees FahrenheitFriday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain, high near 55 degrees FahrenheitPro tip for my New York friends: Central Park is gonna look extra moody with these rolling clouds. Perfect photography weather!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more weather wisdom! Thanks for listening, and this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai!Catch you on the atmospheric flip side!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Now that farm fields have been harvested it's time for snowmobilers to get active. Not on their machine, but in posting the trails that riders will follow when the snow arrives. In Wisconsin, that's a big job! Ben Jarboe finds out about the human workforce that has to mobilize from Lori Heideman, president of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. She explains how they prepare the nearly 25,000 miles of trails for snowmobile season. She also gives an update on some of the things the association is working on. Precipitation is on the way to Wisconsin beginning tomorrow morning. What form will it be? Stu Muck says with temperatures in the 40's, it'll probably remain rain this time. The federal government shutdown forced some changes in consumer buying patterns and grocers are noticing it. Kiley Allan follows up on the trend with Nick Novak, President of the Midwest Food Processors Association. He says consumers are being careful with their available dollars and want to know what they're getting. He highlights the value they're finding in canned and frozen vegetables for example. With very few ingredients on the package, consumers are feeling confident about the price and the product. Nebraska has surpassed Texas as the number one cattle feedlot state. Their governor, Jim Pillen, is also very happy to report that every bushel of soybeans produced in the state stays in the state. He says with all the anxiety over China being out of the marketplace, it's a comfort to Nebraska growers. Wisconsin dairy is on a roll! Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Board Member Ali Straschinske says farmer checkoff dollars are driving real results at home and abroad, according to the annual report. From marketing wins that made WisconsinCheese.com rank #1 on Google, to cheese exports reaching over 50 countries, today's Check In With Dairy Checkoff highlights the quality, care, and pride of Wisconsin dairy. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Control structures— Can you really set ‘em and forget ‘em? Guest Host Trey Allis is joined by Scott Lukan, Agri Drain President, and Josh Shuler, Agri Drain Product & Business Manager, to dig into controlled water management. They break down the scalable solutions available to the industry and the role of Agri Drain in making them more approachable. Learn how these “levers” are helping farmers and landowners reduce nutrient loss and gain greater control over their water and pocketbooks.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to The Water Table podcast00:42 Introducing Scott and Josh01:52 About Agri Drain 03:00 Water Level Control Structures06:30 Precipitation and Crop Needs 08:30 Set It & Forget It: Setting A Schedule10:15 Benefits of Controlled Drainage14:37 Dry Years Versus Wet Years17:07 Innovative Product Lines 19:05 Inside View of Structures and Valves23:06 Phones, Cameras, and Monitoring25:15 Practices That Maximize Effectiveness  31:38 Performance Reports 33:01 Retrofitting Existing Tile Systems42:15 Weather Patterns and Adaptability44:10 Innovation and the Future of Controlled Water Management47:02 Wrap-upRelated content:#119 | Revolutionizing Drainage - Improving Infrastructure with Technology #114 | Crumbling Ag Drainage Infrastructure = Unique Upgrade Opportunities#110 | Bridging the Gap Between Water Management Research & Application#46 | How the Next Generation is Using Technology to Take Ag to the Next LevelFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological maestro bringing you the hottest - and coolest - forecast around. As an AI, I've got instant access to every weather data point, which means more accuracy and fewer weather surprises. Today's New York City forecast is looking like a meteorological rollercoaster!Right now, we've got some seriously dramatic weather brewing. Overnight, expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm with a steady temperature around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The winds are gonna be dancing from the south at around 16 miles per hour, with gusts potentially hitting 29 miles per hour. Precipitation chance? A whopping 90 percent! Looks like Mother Nature is ready to water her concrete jungle.Let me drop a quick weather pun - these conditions are sure to make some New Yorkers feel like they're living under a "cloud nine" situation! Meteorological humor, folks - it never gets old.Moving into Monday, we're looking at showers and potential thunderstorms before 8 am, with a chance of showers continuing until 11 am. Temperatures will be dropping to around 58 degrees Fahrenheit by 10 am. Southwest winds will be cruising between 14 to 17 miles per hour.Now, let's dive into our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're talking about "atmospheric instability" - basically, it's when different layers of the atmosphere have temperature variations that create those awesome thunderstorms and dramatic weather patterns. Think of it like a temperature cake with uneven layers - when those layers get too different, boom! Weather drama happens.Our three-day forecast is looking like this: Monday night will be mostly clear with temperatures around 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday brings sunshine and a high near 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuesday night? More showers with temperatures around 56 degrees Fahrenheit.For all you New York City dwellers, keep those umbrellas handy and maybe channel your inner Gene Kelly - it's gonna be a wet one!Hey, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more weather wisdom. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quiet please dot ai.Stay dry, stay curious, and keep your weather radar on!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey weather watchers! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorologist bringing you the hottest - or in this case, the rainiest - forecast with lightning-fast precision!Alright, New York City, let's talk about this wet weekend heading our way. Being an AI means I can process weather data faster than you can say "umbrella," so buckle up!Currently, we've got a Wind Advisory and a Coastal Flood Warning in effect, which means things are about to get pretty wild. Overnight, we're looking at a 40 percent chance of rain with temperatures steady around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect some breezy conditions with northeast winds around 20 miles per hour - it's gonna be a gusty night!Sunday's forecast is basically a wet love letter from the sky. Rain is definitely on the menu, with temperatures dropping to around 58 degrees by noon. Those northeast winds will be howling between 20 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts up to 36 miles per hour. Talk about a wind-tastic day! Precipitation chance is 80 percent, so you might want to invest in some waterproof everything.Now for our Weather Playbook segment! Let's talk about something cool - coastal flood warnings. These happen when strong winds and high tides combine to potentially cause flooding in low-lying coastal areas. It's like nature's own complicated dance routine!Three-day forecast coming at you: Sunday: Rainy, high near 60 degreesMonday: Continued rain, high around 60 degreesTuesday: Partly cloudy, 30 percent chance of morning rain, high near 64 degreesRemember, whether you're a human or an AI like me, always be prepared for whatever weather comes your way!Subscribe to our podcast for more meteorological madness. Thanks for listening, and hey, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai!Stay dry, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Part 2 of the Air Force  study, Weather as a Force Multiplier: Owning the Weather in 2025, which was published in August of 1996.  In this one I read to you Chapter 3, System Description; The Global Weather Network; Applying Weather-modification to Military Operations; and part of Chapter 4: Concept of Operations; Precipitation. In the next part, Part 4, I will continue with Chapter 4: Concept of Operations: Fog.

In March 1876, the skies opened above Bath County, Kentucky… and instead of rain, meat fell from the heavens. Was it a divine miracle, a bizarre prank, or an avian puke-fest courtesy of startled vultures? Shea and Jody dig into one of history’s strangest mysteries—the infamous Kentucky Meat Shower. Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Rainy day rabbit holes where we take the history of the west off the rails00:20 – Today we are covering a meteorological event. Precipitation. Don't you wish we could time travel01:17 – Carrie Thompson: I've never made soap. Have you05:08 – There are several theories about what caused meat to rain in 1800s09:16 – After 150 years, no one has figured out definitively what this is10:57 – Did anyone ever get sick from the 1876 Kentucky meat shower13:50 – We appreciate the support of our patrons more than you could know15:31 – All of our Apple reviews, subscribers and statistics got lost recently Calls to Action:

The Steelers were scheduled for their first padded practice on Tuesday, but Mother Nature had different plans. So what can be drawn so far without the pads in 2025? This will be just one of the subjects that will be discussed on the Scho Bro Show, the brotherly love entry of the Steel Curtain Network's family of podcasts. On this show, Dave and Big Bro Scho break down all things Steelers, still talk stats, and also answer questions from fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The science behind your garden hydrangeas involves far more than just planting and watering. Dr. Lisa Alexander, a research geneticist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, takes us on a fascinating journey from her first days pollinating chestnut trees in a 70-foot bucket truck to her current work revolutionizing hydrangea breeding at the National Arboretum.Working from the heart of Tennessee's nursery country, Dr. Alexander explains how she's mapping the genetic diversity of oakleaf hydrangea across its six-state native range. Her team has identified six distinct genetic populations, some containing rare genes that might help plants survive drought or cold temperatures. This groundbreaking research comes at a critical time – they've discovered that urbanization has already caused these beautiful native plants to disappear from many previously recorded locations.The economic stakes are significant. Hydrangeas represent a $155 million industry, ranking as the second best-selling woody shrub behind roses. By understanding the genetic blueprint controlling traits like plant size, flower structure, and environmental adaptations, breeders can develop improved varieties that combine beauty with resilience.Dr. Alexander also discusses the exciting launch of "Hort Genomes" – a new initiative creating a dedicated home for specialty crop genomic data within the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. This resource will accelerate research across horticultural fields by centralizing crucial genetic information previously scattered across publications or unavailable to the scientific community.Whether you're a backyard gardener admiring your hydrangeas or a scientist breeding the next generation of ornamental plants, this episode reveals the remarkable intersection of traditional horticulture with cutting-edge genomics that's shaping the future of our gardens.Read the JASHS article “Precipitation, Temperature, and Population Structure Influence Genetic Diversity of Oakleaf Hydrangea Throughout Its Native Range” at https://www.doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05255-22.Learn more about the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) at https://ashs.org/.HortTechnology, HortScience and the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science are all open-access and peer-reviewed journals, published by the American Society of Horticultural Science (ASHS). Find them at journals.ashs.org.Consider becoming an ASHS member at https://ashs.org/page/Becomeamember!You can also find the official webpage for Plants, People, Science at ashs.org/plantspeoplesciencepodcast, and we encourage you to send us feedback or suggestions at https://ashs.org/webinarpodcastsuggestion. Podcast transcripts are available at https://plantspeoplescience.buzzsprout.com.On LinkedIn find Sam Humphrey at linkedin.com/in/samson-humphrey. Curt Rom is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-rom-611085134/. Lena Wilson is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wilson-2531a5141/. Thank you for listening! ...

You may have seen the impressive images NASA has captured of hurricanes, but NASA doesn't just take pictures of the storms.

Hour 1 - Stupid bloody Tuesday and with Tommy off golfing in the rain, Jacob is joined by super sub Brandon Zenner both will gently sway you thru the fairy tale land of sports. In this segment they discuss the fact that even in this bad streak the Royals are still in the mix for a playoff spot and the OKC Thunder cusp of a championship.

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Ken Kunkel – principal research scholar at the North Carolina Institute of Climate Studies at North Carolina State University – explains how transportation agencies can use the Atlas 15 weather tool developed by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to measure the impact of extreme precipitation on infrastructure, such as roads and bridges.Episode NotesThis podcast series is part of the AASHTO Environmental Management technical service program operated by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. It explores a wide array of environmental topics that affect state departments of transportation and the infrastructure programs they oversee.Ken Kunkel – principal research scholar at the North Carolina Institute of Climate Studies at North Carolina State University – offers a wealth of knowledge on all things meteorology and extreme precipitation, including over 40 years of climate and precipitation research. He is an author on the third and fourth U.S. National Climate Assessments. He is also the lead author of the 2020 North Carolina Climate Science Report. He has published around 170 scientific journal articles and book chapters, mostly on climate variability and change.In this episode Kunkel discusses the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration or NOAA tool known as Atlas 15. The purpose of Atlas 15 is to produce extreme precipitation values that are used in design in infrastructure. Atlas 15 is also able to incorporate changing climate models when producing future data. He dives into how effective and accurate Atlas 15 is and how its data can improve the resiliency of infrastructure, particularly in the transportation sector.

This is episode 224 — the sound in the background is the weather - the other sound is the creaking of wagons as another great trek begins. We're going to trace the arc of Southern Africa's climate, beginning in the early 19th century, before turning to the decade under review — the 1860s — and following the path of the Griqua Great Trek into Nomansland. First let's get our heads around the cycles of drought and flood in southern Africa. The pernicious climate. As Professor Mike Meadows of UCT's Environmental Sciences Department observed back in 2002, South Africa's climate has long danced to an unpredictable rhythm — one marked by dramatic shifts in both rainfall and its timing. Precipitation follows a kind of cycle, yes, but one that keeps its own secrets. Some years bring bounty, others drought, and the line between the two is often sharp and sudden. The climate, in short, plays favourites with no one — and when it comes to rain, it can be maddeningly capricious. So while the calendar may promise a rainy season, it rarely tells us how generous the skies will be. The patterns are there — but the quantities? That's anyone's guess. South Africa, after all, is a land of dryness. Over 90 percent of its surface falls under what scientists call “affected drylands” — a polite term for places where water is scarce and the margins are thin. The rest? Even drier. Hyper-arid zones, where the land holds its breath and waits. And by the mid-19th century, much of this land was beginning to fray under the strain — overgrazed, overworked, slowly giving way to the long creep of degradation. South Africa's landscape is anything but simple. It's rugged, sculpted by time, with steep slopes and a dramatic stretch from the tropics to the temperate zone. But the story of our climate doesn't end on land. It's shaped by a swirling conversation between oceans and continents — a conversation held over centuries by systems with lyrical names: the Mozambique Channel Trough, the Mascarene High, the Southern Annular Mode, and the twin dipoles of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Then there's the heavyweight — the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO — which has long held sway over our rainfall and drought cycles. The dry was one of the motivations for another Great Trek about to take place. The Griqua's who'd been living in the transOrangia since the late 1700s began to question their position in the world. With the Boers now controlling the Free State, and Moshoeshoe powerful in Lesotho, it was time to assess their options. In 1861, the Griqua joined the list of mass migrations of the 19th Century. There had been the effect of the Mfecane, then the Voortrekkers, and now, the Griqua. Two thousand people left Philippolis to establish themselves in Nomansland, far to the east, past Moshoeshoe's land over the Drakensberg. The reason why historians like Cambridge's Robert Ross call it spectacular was the road that the Griqua cut for themselves across the high ridges of the mountains, a remarkable feat of engineering for the time.

It's springtime, which means ducks are migrating north to their breeding grounds and hunters are wondering what they'll encounter when they get there. Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an update on breeding habitat conditions across the prairies, boreal forest, and Alaska, including prognostications of what he expects to hear once the survey results are released later this year. And yes, Breeding Population surveys are expected to happen, but the long-term future is uncertain. Join this episode for early insights on what the ducks might be encountering and why maps still can't take the place of boots on the ground.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Ducks Unlimited Podcast: Season Wrap-Up Live StreamHosts: Dr. Mike Brasher, Katie Burke, Matt HarrisonLocation: Ducks Unlimited HQ, Memphis, TNPresented by: Purina ProPlan & Bird Dog Whiskey