March Myths? Lesson to Record March’s Weather
The saying goes that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. In Missouri, however, I’m pretty sure we get chimps, seals, toucans, and buffalo in there somewhere as well. For farmers,...
View ArticleFarmers love the Weather Radar
Farmers live by the weather. That is why we keep this website at our fingertips. www.noaa.gov The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides all kinds of weather related articles, but...
View ArticleBrainstorm
How many kinds of weather can you think of? There are lots of types of storms, but today let’s BRAINSTORM! Grab a blank sheet of paper and start writing. Some people like to brainstorm by writing a...
View ArticleMarch Myths? Graphing March Weather
This month we have been exploring the ways weather matters to farmers. Some of you have also been collecting data about the weather in your area. We asked a few questions about March and now we can...
View ArticleWhat is Drought?
Maybe you’ve heard about it on the news, or maybe you can look out your window and see it, but what is a drought? And why is it so important this year? Drought brings to mind hot, dry summers, but the...
View ArticleWhen is An Inch of Rain Welcome in September?
Rain during spring planting can be looked on as a good thing; rain is necessary for crops to grow. But rain during harvest? All it does is slow you down. So when is an inch of rain a welcome blessing...
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