📝 Podcast Description (Apple/Spotify Style):
On this stormy edition of Weather & Ag in Focus, Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki and Ag Director Bridget Riedel are joined by Chris Sherman—our resident cybersecurity superhero—to break down everything from derecho damage to the invisible threats of cyber attacks on agriculture. With July 4th looming and the forecast heating up, the trio tackles weather updates, agribusiness security tips, and some seriously eye-opening tales of farm fraud.
🌾 From hail-battered wheat fields to hackers targeting irrigation systems, this episode blends weather wisdom, ag updates, and digital defense like no other. Plus, a big grocery giveaway, a nod to agritourism, and tips to keep your farm—and your identity—safe this summer.
💡 Key Moments & Highlights:
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0:02 – Hot Start to Summer: Dean and Bridget kick off with 90-degree temps in Medora and forecast the week's heat and storms.
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1:53 – Fourth of July Forecast: Expect hot, humid weather—and potentially severe storms—heading into the holiday weekend.
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2:18 – Hail & Harvest Damage: Bridget shares hail damage updates from the “Here We Grow” wheat field.
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3:00 – Aging Farmers & Estate Planning: ND Estate Services steps in to smooth transitions as the average farmer age hits 58.
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7:24 – Is “Normal” Weather Even Real Anymore? A chat on shifting baselines and climate patterns in North Dakota.
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8:00 – Cybersecurity Spotlight: Enter Chris Sherman of Tech Support Farm with tips on cyber threats following storm chaos.
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10:02 – Derecho Dean & Cyber Storms: The aftermath of the storm reveals big vulnerabilities in power and comms.
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13:00 – Spoofing, Phishing & Red Flags: Recognizing fake emails and stopping social engineering attacks in ag.
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20:00 – Cyber Warfare & Food Security: National concerns rise as cartels and countries eye ag infrastructure.
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26:00 – Only 5% of Farms Have a Cyber Plan: Chris reveals a shocking stat and urges all farms to take action.
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30:00 – Great Grocery Giveaway: Dana Jackson of Fargo—are you listening?! Your 9 minutes to claim $10K in groceries starts now.
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34:46 – Tangled Titles & Agritourism: Bridget dives into land inheritance challenges and how to protect yourself legally.
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38:27 – Can Young Farmers Afford to Start? A look at the financial hurdles holding back the next generation.