Articles tagged under: blizzard
Ranchers Work Through the Wind, Snow, and Cold
Published April 5, 2023
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the early April blizzard is adding concern to livestock producers who are in the middle of calving and lambing. "This has been a very difficult storm with producers trying to get their livestock through the…An LIP Reminder
Published April 5, 2023
Inclement weather can cause newborn calves and other livestock to freeze or become smothered and trampled. These death losses can cause an emotional and financial burden for livestock producers, especially after last year’s harsh calving season. Minnesota Farm Service Agency…A Race Against Mother Nature
Published April 4, 2023
A winter storm working its way through the upper Midwest could drop anywhere from 12 to 24 inches. NDSU Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says getting livestock out of the wind and onto dry bedding are the most important…#8: A ‘Calf-Killing’ Spring Blizzard
Published January 5, 2023
An April blizzard across the Northern Plains was described as ‘a calf-killing storm.’ Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard shared his experience. “Everyone around here is in the midst of calving and there was a fair amount of death loss.…Weather Pumps the Brakes on Feeder Calves
Published December 22, 2022
NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says the combination of weather and the holiday season is slowing down packer inquiry into feeder sales. "With the storm, auctions were closed and now with Christmas here there's just not a lot…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…Report Livestock Losses to Local ND Extension Agents
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU Extension is asking livestock producers to report losses from the recent storms to their local county extension agents. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is working on an emergency declaration and this information would be used to determine…Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath
Published April 19, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson urges ranchers to look into the Livestock Indemnity Program, which compensate producers for a portion of the losses that happened during the storm. "There's a 30-day window to file a notice…