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Forecasting for Farmers: Weather Wisdom with Matt Dixon


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In this episode, the Hort Culture team welcomes Matt Dixon, senior agricultural meteorologist at the UK Ag Weather Center, for a deep dive into Kentucky’s unpredictable weather patterns and their impact on farming. Matt shares how his love for both meteorology and agriculture—rooted in his watermelon-tossing youth—led to a career helping farmers interpret and respond to volatile weather conditions. The conversation covers climate trends, how the Kentucky Weather Alert app supports growers statewide, and why Mesonet stations are vital for hyper-local forecasting. Matt also reflects on memorable weather events, explains what makes Kentucky’s weather so wild, and previews future updates to his app designed specifically for agriculture. A must-listen for anyone who starts their day by checking the radar.

UK Ag Weather Center

Weather Alert App

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU

National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP)


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