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NOAA cuts disrupting services for farmers

A state climatologist says cuts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will impact farmer resources. Ohio’s Aaron Wilson tells Brownfield he had been working to build capacity between USDA’s climate hubs and Cooperative Extension through the Climate Ready Midwest Project. “We’re reducing the... Read More.

U.S. Drought Monitor staff preparing for NOAA disruptions

A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says he’s closely following how staffing cuts at USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could impact work. Brian Fuchs tells Brownfield, “When we see some of these agencies starting to get some of... Read More.

Concerns over NOAA & NWS cuts

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says staffing cuts at the National Weather Service could have an impact on forecasting capabilities. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “When you consume weather in the United States, probably 95 to 98% of the data that you’re... Read More.

NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas

WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures... Read More.