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April 2, 2018
Dr. Aaron Wilson - Climate Change, Big Rains, And Impact On Lake Erie

The growing zones are shifting and the impacts to agriculture will happen. Imagine states like Ohio, through 2095, having winters like North Carolina today and summers like Arkansas today.

Dr. Aaron Wilson, Ohio State University, shares that climate and weather are related but different. Dr. Wilson details the differences and their impact on growing crops. Dr. Wilson highlights data that shows how the growing zones are shifting and the impacts to agriculture. Dr. Wilson shares predictions that states like Ohio, through 2095, will move to having winters like North Carolina today and summers like Arkansas today [video].

July 9, 2014
Dr. Elwynn Taylor - Weather Outlook 2014

What is "polar vortex" and how does that affect agriculture? Dr. Taylor helps explain the weather terms and their impacts to agriculture.

Weather Outlook 2014 - Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, from the 2014 World Pork Expo, June 4 - 6, 2014, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, explains how the term "polar vortex" has entered the popular lexicon. Dr. Taylor helps explain the term, what they are, and how they impact agriculture.

More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2014-world-pork-expo

May 1, 2014
Bad Weather, Stay Safe

How do farms handle bad weather and being safe? This AgChat conversation looks at what happens and what tools people use.

April 29th, 2014 – AgChat on Severe WeatherAre You Ready For Severe Weather? Weather is a fact of life for agriculture. At times the weather is helpful (water is required at times) but severe weather complicates the business of running a farm: protect you, family, the animals, and the business all comes into play. What do you do to live through and then work through bad weather? This AgChat conversation covers the issues and approaches.

January 6, 2014
Real Weather, Real Impacts

Forget global warming and climate change conversations. Real weather is happening and no matter the cause, business have to plan and change to meet the new patterns.

Weather is kicking off the New Year with extreme colds and snow across the USA. These weather fronts are impacting travel and in many areas, power. The conversation is shifting from global warming (true or not) to real weather is occurring and it is impacting farms and ranches.

June 26, 2013
Dr. Elwynn Taylor - What The Weather Holds

The difference between risk and uncertainty is that risk has numbers. Yes, we can manage anything with numbers. No numbers means it is uncertain and thus not manageable.

What The Weather Holds - Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, from the 2013 World Pork Expo, June 5 - 7, 2013, Des Moines, IA, USA.

Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Iowa State University, shares his view on what the weather will hold. The weather affects everyone, if they produce grain or are buying grain. These past years the weather has been widely varied: Snow a foot deep on one day to 101F° two days later is an example.

June 3, 2013
Wacky Weather Discussion

What weather is really doing? Does anyone know?

Wacky Weather or Normal Fomr Here on Out?Wacky Weather or Normal Fomr Here on Out? There is lots of news on how the weather is changing and what farmers are having to work through. This AgChat explores how weather weighs on decision of what to plat and when to plant it.

February 12, 2013
Weather Tracking and Analysis

What are the directions of weather and climate predictions?

Weather Tracking and AnalysisWeather Whisperers Weather history goes back thousands of years. Data from tree rings, fishing fleets, and written records can be pulled together to help understand weather historically. Combine that with powerful technology and smart people results in tools to help people understand the weather and what impacts will occur.

January 31, 2013
Truffle Media Update for January 31, 2013, What Consumers Crave about Animal Agriculture

The latest information on connecting with consumers is shared by the National Pork Board, plus a post about the aging population of newspapers readers highlights that newspapers need to fix the problem instead of debating the data.

January 28, 2013
SwineCast update for January 10, 2013, Do You Have Feeding Efficiencies?

Updates from several swine conferences will provide insight into the economics of 2013 plus offer guides on management and production improvements.

SwineCast Conference season coincides with cold, blustery days in the swine industry. I remember it as a top travel time for Mom and Dad. They said there was less to do at home. I believe it relieved them of frozen pipe concerns.

Hope you caught the end of year presentation featuring General Stanley McChrystal discussing management techniques when you don’t hold the reins of control (if you missed it, here is the audio link).

January 8, 2013
Weather Apps

Weather is of interest to everyone and for everyone there is a weather app to suit their need.

Weather AppsWeather Apps This is a sample of smart phone weather applications. This is one application area where there are many variations on the weather theme. Apple has a dedicated weather application page and the Android Market Place offers a similar set of applications.

August 7, 2012
Lack of Water, Impact on Us All

AgChat on the 2012 Drought Drought and Impact The 2012 Drought is very serious across the country. Will there be a profit for farmers and ranchers and what are the impacts that will be carried into 2013? This AgChat discusses these and other questions while hoping for rain.

July 27, 2012
TruffleMedia Update for July 26, 2012, Whate Are Some Agricultrue Media Perceptions?

What is agriculture in China like and how will the corn be allocated in the current weather/economic environment?

Agri-Marketing Posts To Help You


China 2012 Agriculture

June 26, 2012
DairyCast Update for June 21, 2012, Farm Bill Passes Senate - With What?

What is in the Senate Farm Bill legislation - and what is not?

Information To Help Your Operations

June 26, 2012
Dr. Elwynn Taylor - What About The Weather?

High temperatures across the USA have been a departure from the 1981 2010 average. The persistent heat from the summer of 2011 had more than 70 days over 100 degrees in some spots across the USA and every state has had temps over 100 degrees. What are the impacts on agriculture going forward? What should we do?

Weather Outlook - Dr. Elwynn Taylor, Climatologist, Ag Meteorologist, Iowa State University, from the 2012 World Pork Expo, June 6-8, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

June 20, 2012
Pork Academy: Weather, Economics, and Handling PR

Information on animal health, economics, weather, and handling media during a crisis are available via the Pork Checkoff supported presentation series.

The 2012 World Pork Expo brought nearly 20,000 pork producers and industry leaders from 38 countries to Des Moines, Iowa, for the world's largest pork-specific trade show. For the producer, some of the highlights included the trade show floor with about 500 exhibitors, the Pork Academy, and the updates on the industry by the National Pork Producers Council.

June 12, 2012
Farmers, Weather and Agriculture

Farmers chat about weather and what it means to them.

AgChat on Weather Weather and Ag How does spring weather affect harvesting or change food flavor? This AgChat offers insight on how farmers and ranchers work through the weather to continue raising food.

March 19, 2012
Drought Monitoring in the USA

What are your water needs in the next several months and will you be able to have it when you need it?

Drought Monitoring in the USA The Drought Monitor website offers snap shot views of drought trends plus future predictions in short term and long term forecasts.

February 29, 2012
Spring Impacts on Farm Planning

Thee is a narrow window of time in the spring to setup a farm's crops. Miss the window and the operation can take a financial and personal hit.


Spring Planning on Farm Spring Planning on Farm Spring is almost here and that means getting ready for a season change on the farm. Planting, juggling staff, readying new equipment are some of the activities that need to get done. And the weather? This AgChat convo shares what farmers and ranchers are doing to get ready for spring.

January 20, 2012
PoultryCast Update for January 20, 2011, What is Weather Insurance?

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