Is El Niño Overhyped? What Farmers and Ranchers Could Expect

About this episode

Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe discusses the implications of El Niño for farmers and ranchers this summer.

Is El Niño Overhyped? What Farmers and Ranchers Could Expect Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe joins Lane Nordlund to discuss whether El Niño is getting more attention than it deserves and what producers should realistically expect this summer. From drought concerns and hay production to rainfall prospects across Montana and the Northern Plains, Brian shares practical insight to help farmers and ranchers navigate the months ahead. #Agriculture #Ranching #Farming #ElNino #Weather #Drought #MontanaAgriculture #Cattle #Haying #LaneCastAgPodcast #BrianBledsoe

People in this episode

Host: Lane Nordlund

Guest: Brian Bledsoe

Topics covered

• El Niño
• Agriculture
• Weather
• Drought
• Farming
• Ranching

Keywords

• El Niño
• drought
• hay production
• rainfall
• Montana agriculture
• cattle
• farming
• ranching

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Montana, Northern Plains

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