The #DesertFarmerPodcast

Brian Bledsoe

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.

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Updated June 2

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June 2 · 45 min
Will The Recent Pattern Change Continue? Any Summer Red Flags? Looking at Fall & Winter Analogs!
Send us Fan Mail I focus on who's been seeing great moisture lately and if it is likely to continue. I also look at any potential weather red flags this summer and what historic strong/super El Niño impacts occur in fall and winter. Support the show
April 13 · 55 min
It's Not Just About El Niño! What has to work for us to eliminate drought? Latest model data too!
Send us Fan Mail A DEEP dive into the various oscillations and indices that have to click in order for us to reduce or eliminate drought. I lay out why I am optimistic that this can happen... Support the show
April 3 · 53 min
Green Blob and Pattern Update - Importance of The MJO - RONI/MEI Differences - ENSO & Analog Update
Send us Fan Mail Longest episode of the Desert Farmer Podcast that I've ever done. However, the information that is contained in this episode I think is some of the most important info that I have ever shared. You decide... Support the show
March 24 · 31 min
Green Blob Maps - Pattern Change & Upcoming Rain Chances - ENSO Update & The CPC Forecast
Send us Fan Mail Lots to sort through in today's episode, especially about the likely pattern change as we roll into April. I focus on who is likely to benefit the most in the short term, and when other areas could benefit. Also, there's a lot of uncertainty and disagreement about the summer outlook. I touch on that too... Support the show
March 12 · 30 min
March Mayhem! High wind, fire danger, Arctic air, blizzard, and wild temperature extremes are all on the table! When this pattern could change and I give you a quick ENSO update...
Send us Fan Mail A very active March pattern in the near term followed by a record setting ridge of high pressure. The next ten days are pretty much going to have it all... I also talk about April and give an update on our ENSO transition Support the show
March 10 · 36 min
Do We Really Have Super El Niño Potential? Updated Analog Year Focus!
Send us Fan Mail An updated look at how strong this upcoming El Niño could be, and what analog years have the best fit right now. Support the show
February 18 · 30 min
Awful Wildfires - Unforgiving Pattern & How Long It Could Last - More Analogging & Looking at 2023
Send us Fan Mail Lots of information to break down about the current pattern and where we could be heading this spring. Looking at past years and how 2023 stacks up to where we are presently... Support the show
February 14 · 23 min
Great Recent Rain for Some! Updated Way to Measure El Niño/La Niña & Seasonal Forecast Implications
Send us Fan Mail Some of us saw some nice rain from the recent storm, but others were shut out. I talk about that and the next two weeks along with the updated way we are measuring ENSO... Support the show
February 6 · 37 min
HUGE Episode Today! The latest EURO seasonal model, El Niño transition, and potential analogs for March - September
Send us Fan Mail Lots to sort out today with the latest EURO seasonal model and the upcoming transition to El Niño. Plus, a hard look at potential analogs for the growing season... Support the show
January 29 · 34 min
Time to see if a pattern change is on the horizon for February and March. Plus, a look at potential analog years for March-September
Send us Fan Mail Looking specifically at the potential pattern change that takes shape for February and March. Plus, a deep dive into potential analog years for the upcoming March - September time frame. Support the show
January 23 · 23 min
Major Winter Storm to Impact Many of Us...be prepared.
Send us Fan Mail I break down the major blast of winter to hit the Plains and when it will get out of here... Support the show
January 21 · 28 min
Major Winter Storm Set to Impact The Plains!
Send us Fan Mail Late this week and into the weekend, a blast of Arctic air and snow is coming to the middle of the country. I sort out the details as they stand right now... Support the show
January 14 · 23 min
A Wind Problem, The Next Two Weeks, and The Latest Copernicus 3 Seasonal Model Forecast
Send us Fan Mail Strong wind will continue to be a feature in the forecast with the pattern for the next couple of weeks. Also, a fresh look at what the latest Copernicus 3 seasonal model information has to say... Support the show
January 9 · 43 min
Desert Farmer Podcast Episode 114: The Next Two Weeks - La Niña to El Niño Transition & The PDO
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about the next two weeks, the likely transition from La Niña to El Niño, and what's up with the Pacific Decadal Oscillation. Support the show
Dec 29, 2025 · 37 min
Last Episode of 2025! Pattern Change for January/February? Potential March-August Analogs for 2026
Send us Fan Mail I go over a lot of forecast data in this episode tied to the medium and long range forecast. I also stress that the first half of 2026 will be very pivotal due to the potential La Niña to El Niño transition... Support the show
Dec 8, 2025 · 27 min
BIG Episode Today! A Look at The Rest of December & The Latest EURO Seasonal Model Analysis Through June
Send us Fan Mail I break down a lot of short range and long range forecast information today, that will be critical as we deal with the ENSO transition and head into 2026. Support the show
Nov 26, 2025 · 16 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Shot of Winter Comes to The Plains! How Long Will It Last?
Send us Fan Mail Pretty good shot of winter coming to the Plains through the weekend and early next week. However, not everyone will be impacted by snow... Find out who gets what in this episode. Support the show
Nov 22, 2025 · 27 min
BIG Episode! Rain Chances - Sudden Stratospheric What? - The Next 30 Days - La Niña Peak & PDO Talk
Send us Fan Mail Lots to get through in this episode... Upcoming rain chances and who gets it. Cold air arrives to start December and how that impacts the following 30 days. La Niña is at its peak... Could and El Niño in 2026 impact the PDO? And, if you need to...reach out to me to chat. Support the show
Nov 17, 2025 · 24 min
Who Sees Rain Chances This Week & Next? Will The Pattern Stay Active? La Niña Update!
Send us Fan Mail Lots to sort through this episode with rain chances and how this pattern either impacts or does not impact this winter. Plus, what is going on with La Niña? Is it still going to end early? Support the show
Oct 25, 2025 · 24 min
It's Been A While! Let's talk about the November forecast and give ya a La Niña update...
Send us Fan Mail I discuss what lies ahead as we wrap up October and move into November. Also, what is La Niña up to... Support the show

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Will The Recent Pattern Change Continue? Any Summer Red Flags? Looking at Fall & Winter Analogs!

It's Not Just About El Niño! What has to work for us to eliminate drought? Latest model data too!

Green Blob and Pattern Update - Importance of The MJO - RONI/MEI Differences - ENSO & Analog Update

Green Blob Maps - Pattern Change & Upcoming Rain Chances - ENSO Update & The CPC Forecast

March Mayhem! High wind, fire danger, Arctic air, blizzard, and wild temperature extremes are all on the table! When this pattern could change and I give you a quick ENSO update...

Do We Really Have Super El Niño Potential? Updated Analog Year Focus!

Awful Wildfires - Unforgiving Pattern & How Long It Could Last - More Analogging & Looking at 2023

Great Recent Rain for Some! Updated Way to Measure El Niño/La Niña & Seasonal Forecast Implications

HUGE Episode Today! The latest EURO seasonal model, El Niño transition, and potential analogs for March - September

Time to see if a pattern change is on the horizon for February and March. Plus, a look at potential analog years for March-September

Major Winter Storm to Impact Many of Us...be prepared.

Major Winter Storm Set to Impact The Plains!

A Wind Problem, The Next Two Weeks, and The Latest Copernicus 3 Seasonal Model Forecast

Desert Farmer Podcast Episode 114: The Next Two Weeks - La Niña to El Niño Transition & The PDO

Last Episode of 2025! Pattern Change for January/February? Potential March-August Analogs for 2026

BIG Episode Today! A Look at The Rest of December & The Latest EURO Seasonal Model Analysis Through June

Happy Thanksgiving! Shot of Winter Comes to The Plains! How Long Will It Last?

BIG Episode! Rain Chances - Sudden Stratospheric What? - The Next 30 Days - La Niña Peak & PDO Talk

Who Sees Rain Chances This Week & Next? Will The Pattern Stay Active? La Niña Update!

It's Been A While! Let's talk about the November forecast and give ya a La Niña update...