Episode Details

On today’s episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan welcomes back meteorologist Gary Lezak for the latest bi-weekly weather update. With triple-digit temperatures, drought conditions, rainfall, and harvest all on producers’ minds, Gary breaks down the weather patterns developing across cattle country and what producers should expect as August continues. Gary discusses the current heat wave stretching across parts of the Plains, where drought conditions remain a major concern, and where meaningful rainfall could be coming next. He also explains why some areas of the Corn Belt are in much better shape after receiving timely moisture, while other regions continue to struggle with dry conditions.

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Key Takeaways:

• The current heat wave is affecting cattle country differently depending on location
• Southern Kansas, Oklahoma and North Texas are experiencing some of the most extreme heat
• Parts of Colorado and the Northern Plains continue to struggle with drought
• Timely rainfall could significantly improve crop conditions in some areas
• Monsoon moisture is expected to influence weather patterns across parts of the Plains and Midwest
• The jet stream is beginning its seasonal shift southward
• Cooler temperatures and additional rainfall could arrive across parts of the Corn Belt
• Gary's LRC model predicted the current heat pattern months in advance
• Long-range forecasting can help producers make more informed decisions
• Harvest conditions will become an increasingly important weather concern as August continues
• Weather patterns can create opportunities as well as challenges for agricultural producers
• Producers should pay attention to developing regional patterns rather than relying solely on broad national forecasts

Chapters:

00:35 – How Hot Is Cattle Country Right Now?02:16 – Where the Heat Is Hitting Hardest03:11 – Drought Conditions Across the Country04:00 – Where Rain Is Coming From05:00 – Monsoon Moisture and the Next Rainfall Pattern06:30 – What the Models Are Showing08:00 – Colorado, Nebraska and the Northern Plains09:00 – The Jet Stream Is Starting t