USDA Meteorologist expects mild weather to continue

It has been a warmer and drier-than-normal winter, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says this uncharacteristic winter will have a big impact on the 2024 planting year. Rippey tells us more about the effects this winter could have in 2024. 

Rippey also gave an expected forecast for the rest of the winter and spring. 

Rippey does warn about potential drought issues moving into summer 2024 and says 2025 could be a really tough year for ag producers. 

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