165: Frost Dates, Rainfall and Weather You Need to Know with Gary Lezak

Weather patterns are shifting, storms are brewing, and frost dates are closing in. In this episode of the CattleUSA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan sits down with meteorologist Gary Lezak to unpack the latest on the LRC (Lezak’s Recurring Cycle) and what it means for agriculture. From rainfall impacts and freeze forecasts to hurricane season updates and even a lesson on cloud types, this conversation blends practical forecasting with big-picture insights. Whether you’re watching winter wheat, planning harvest, or just curious about how weather cycles repeat, this episode delivers the tools and knowledge producers need right now.LinksWatch on Youtube⁠⁠⁠Weather 20/20 Dashboard Discount⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠The Global Predictor App ⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Follow Gary on X ⁠⁠⁠- Substack⁠⁠⁠ CattleUSA Insurance⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠CattleUSA Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠CattleUSA Media⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Next Generation Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, scroll down to where it says “Ratings & Reviews” and click the small link that says “Write a Review”)⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✍️⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Click the link, select the three dots next to the following button, and click the star that says “Rate show”)TakeawaysThe LRC sets up a unique weather pattern every fall.Recent rainfall has significantly impacted agricultural fields.Frost and freeze dates are crucial for farmers' planning.Understanding cloud types is essential for weather forecasting.The recent weather patterns have been beneficial for winter wheat.Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences with the LRC.Forecasting models can predict weather patterns weeks in advance.The hurricane season is still active with potential storms forming.Chapters00:00 Weather Patterns and Predictions06:03 The Impact of Rain on Agriculture10:32 Understanding Frost and Freeze Forecasts15:00 Clouds 101: The Basics of Meteorology19:40 Hurricane Season Insightsweather, LRC, agriculture, frost, freeze, cloud types, hurricane season, weather education, rainfall, forecasting