Matt Makens Talks Weather Patterns, Cattle Comfort and Screwworm

Matt Makens returns to the show to talk about weather patterns that changed from his spring outlook and created unexpected moisture in different regions of the country this spring and summer. He also discusses his Cattle Comfort Index, a tool he is developing to help cattle feeders and cow-calf producers to manage heat stress on cattle and give producers better opportunity to prepare. In addition, Matt explores the history of the New World screwworm and explains what temperatures and environments NWS thrives in. Plus, hear from our partners Rabo AgriFinance and Ritchie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clip from Holes (2003), Walt Disney Pictures — “I’m tired of this, Grandpa!”

Clip from Reno 911!, Comedy Central — “New Boot Goofin’.”