439: Is the Drought Finally Breaking? New Weather Pattern with Gary Lezak

Today on the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Gary Lezak returns to break down the developing weather pattern and what it could mean for cattle country heading into winter. With drought affecting some regions while others are dealing with excess moisture and delayed harvest, Gary discusses where conditions may be changing, the potential influence of a developing Super El Niño, and what producers should watch as fall transitions into winter. He also shares how keeping track of significant weather events now could help identify patterns in the months ahead.

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Key Takeaways:

• The new LRC weather cycle is transitioning into place

• This year's recurring weather pattern may be around 6–7 weeks long

• Drought probability may decrease across parts of the central U.S.

• North Dakota and parts of the northern Midwest remain areas to watch for drought

• Excess moisture has delayed corn harvest in Iowa

• Significant weather events may repeat as the LRC cycles

• Producers can track rain, snow, temperature swings and dry spells to identify patterns

A strong cold front could bring frost or near-freezing temperatures across parts of the Plains

Chapters:

01:06 Introducing the New Weather Pattern
03:32 Understanding the Lezak Recurring Cycle (LRC)
04:31 Could Drought Conditions Finally Improve?
06:39 Excess Moisture and Delayed Harvest in Iowa
07:35 Weather Patterns Across the Southern U.S.
08:00 Why the Next Several Weeks Matter
09:11 The First Cold Fronts of Fall
09:54 Frost, Freezes and a Temperature Rebound
11:17 What Producers Should Watch Next
11:33 Following the LRC and Weather Updates

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