IFBF Podcast: Ranchers crop forecasters deal with drought

Idaho Farm Bureau's Podcast

English - August 11, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratings
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The drought in the western United States is hitting farmers and ranchers hard. Farmers like Tyson Roberts are trying to stay afloat. Chad Smith has more.

Another major heatwave is expected for the drought-stricken northwestern part of the country. Stephanie Ho reports:

Western drought and fires have market forecasters worrying about forecasts. Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying some unusual weather problems this season have heightened market interest in USDA's upcoming survey-based crop production forecasts.

At the recent Farm Bureau Summer Leadership meeting in Island Park—we learned about Farm Bureau leaders, specifically, what they liked:

That's it for this weeks podcast, Thanks for joining us I'm Jake Putnam