It’s a wet and wonderful Wednesday in the Upper Midwest, and Bridgette is diving into the deluge with your latest rainfall totals, weather updates, and an ag-packed episode full of practical insight and a few fun surprises.
🌾 Bridgette kicks things off with regional rainfall reports and field conditions, including the impact of recent storms and the forecast ahead. She shares breaking news on the newly released Morris durum wheat—a high-carotenoid variety that’s built for tough conditions and better milling potential.
🛩️ Drone curious? You’ll love this deep dive into the growing trend of spray drones in farming and the powerful new Makinex generators designed to keep them flying all day long.
🌻 In the second half, horticulturist Don Kinzler joins live in studio for a vibrant garden Q&A: storm-damaged trees, pruning dos and don’ts, powdery mildew control, cherry tomato troubles, and the fascinating story of the North Dakota-hardy Trader Mulberry. Plus, a blooming discussion on lilies, daylilies, and the underrated power of perennial color.
🌨️ And don’t miss the crowd-pleasing Weather Trivia finale: “How many gallons of water are in an inch of snow on an acre of land?” (Spoiler alert: 2,715 gallons!)