There is a good planting window going forward, but it will not be completely dry for the Northern Plains. “What I don’t see are the big systems that would take us out of the fields for days, cause major flooding issues and keep temperatures low,” said Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric scientist, Nutrien Ag Solutions. A dry end of summer is possible as a La Nina develops, which could be beneficial for harvest. “Getting the crops to dry down and staying warm late is very good. The last thing we want is a wet crop that freezes,” said Snodgrass. “A late developing La Nina may not be a bad thing for the Dakotas. As long as it happens late, there’s not a major drought concern.”
News Categories
Latest RRFN Podcasts
Subscribe to RRFN
Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.