La Niña, Snowpack, and What Comes Next: Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe

December 28, 2025

In this episode of the LaneCast Ag Podcast, Lane Nordlund sits down with ag meteorologist Brian Bledsoe to break down what producers across the Northern Plains and beyond need to know about the weather ahead.

From La Niña’s grip on winter and shifting Pacific patterns to snowpack, soil moisture, and long-range outlooks tied to herd rebuilding and crop planning, Bledsoe explains why forecasts change—and why staying dialed in matters more than ever.

This wide-ranging conversation connects weather trends to real-world decisions for ranchers, farmers, and ag businesses navigating risk, volatility, and opportunity heading into 2026.

Source: LaneCast Ag Podcast

La Niña, Snowpack, and What Comes Next: Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe

December 28, 2025 - Lane Nordlund sits down with meteorologist Brian Bledsoe to break down what producers across the Northern Plains and beyond need to know about the weather ahead.

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