In this episode of the Field Advisor podcast, Kelsey Litchfield speaks with Matt Reardon, a Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions, about the current weather patterns affecting the Midwest, particularly Illinois. They discuss the recent severe storms, the implications for the upcoming growing season and the importance of being prepared for severe weather events.

Matt explains the trends in severe weather, including derechos and tornadoes, and provides analysis into the upcoming spring weather forecasts and seasonal outlooks. The conversation also touches on soil moisture concerns, the impact of snow and freeze-thaw cycles, and the role of AI in weather forecasting.

You can listen to this podcast on all major podcasting platforms or on Field Advisor’s YouTube channel.

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About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages Field Advisor's media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.

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