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Major Flooding
Published April 25, 2022
Excessive rainfall and ongoing snowmelt has resulted in widespread overland flooding of the Red River. According to the National Weather Service. the Crookston and Warren, Minnesota areas are preparing for the potential of record flooding. Major flooding is anticipated at…MN FFA Welcomes Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Published April 24, 2022
Ron Sommers is a former ag teacher who went onto a long career with Pioneer Seed. Sommers said FFA members are great prospects for employers. "They bring a work ethic and having that knowledge in agriculture is certainly going to…Rail Service Will Be Reviewed at STB Hearing
Published April 22, 2022
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Surface Transportation Board will take testimony on rail carrier service problems. In late March, the National Grain and Feed Association sent a letter to the STB saying its members have not been able to purchase…Resilient Ranchers
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU McLean County Extension Agent Sarah Bedgar says there are still drought concerns after this past week's snow. "There were such high winds that the snow got caught up in ditches, tree rows and draws while the high points are…ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard
Published April 21, 2022
Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…Late Start Expected to Influence Acreage Mix
Published April 21, 2022
Planting delays will likely mean less corn and spring wheat. "That's what the market is thinking," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "Farmers want to know how long it will take for the snow to melt. Is…FBI Warning for Farm Co-ops
Published April 21, 2022
The FBI is warning farm cooperatives about possible ransomware attacks during planting and harvest. The alert said cyber-criminals may hack into farm co-ops to mess up their business and potentially impact the food supply chain. The FBI said multiple ransomware…Planting Put on Hold
Published April 20, 2022
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…