Episode Details

Gary Lezak is back on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast to break down the changing weather pattern and answer the question producers are asking: is fall finally coming, or are we in for more summer weather? Gary explains how the LRC is transitioning into a new pattern, why October and November are critical months to watch, and what the developing pattern could mean for the next 300 days of weather. Gary also looks at the immediate forecast, including rain across parts of the Plains and Midwest, potential early frost in the Northern Plains, and how producers can use longer range weather information to make more confident decisions.

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Key Takeaways:

• The LRC is transitioning into a new weather pattern as fall begins
• October and November can provide important clues about the pattern for the months ahead
• The new LRC pattern typically begins developing in early October and becomes more established into November
• Producers should watch for storm systems and precipitation as the new pattern takes shape
• Parts of the Plains and Midwest could see significant rain in the immediate forecast
• An early October frost is possible across parts of the Northern Plains
• El Niño could influence the winter pattern, but its impact depends on how the LRC develops
• Weather extremes like drought and excessive rain can both create challenges for agriculture
• Long-range weather information can help producers plan inputs, supplies and field operations
• The next several weeks will provide more clues about the weather pattern heading into the next year

Chapters:

02:52 – The LRC Is Changing
03:39 – What Is the LRC?
05:00 – Planning 300 Days Ahead
06:30 – When the New Pattern Begins
07:30 – Why October & November Matter
09:00 – El Niño & the Winter Outlook
10:27 – What the Next Year Could Look Like
11:23 – The Immediate 10-Day Forecast
12:30 – Rain, Harvest