USDA Meteorologist Blames 2023 Drought on El Nino

2023 was certainly another year full of weather impacts on crops and livestock across America.

And even though we did finally see some drought relief in the West, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says other parts of the country-especially the Midwest and South-weren’t so lucky.

So, what’s on tap for 2024? Rippey forecasts the intense El Niño will lead to what he calls “pretty profound” impacts for the rest of the winter, and even into spring.

Source: USDA