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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…

The ‘Big Dig’ Begins

Published December 30, 2019

After the weekend blizzard, the wind will be the story. The National Weather Service is predicting wind gusts of up to 50 miles-per-hour today, causing more blowing and drifting. The weather system responsible for this blizzard extends from the Texas…

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Burgum Gets a Firsthand Look at Agricultural Damages in ND

Published October 21, 2019

"While North Dakota farmers and ranchers are resilient, the situation is billions of dollars of crops remain unharvested." That was the main message from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum during a stop in Grand Forks on Monday. "This is an…

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The Challenges Don’t Stop with the Storm

Published October 14, 2019

At Leeds, North Dakota, rancher Erika Kenner continues to dig out from the storm that left over two feet of snow in places. The recent snow and rain have been a change in pace for Kenner Simmental Ranch. "We were…

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Post-Blizzard Resources for Farmers and Ranchers

Published October 14, 2019

To aid in post-blizzard recovery efforts, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a missing and found livestock report to help match animals with producers. “This has been a devastating storm for so many farm and ranch families across the…

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Historic October Blizzard Brings Over Two Feet of Snow

Published October 14, 2019

A historic October blizzard dumped over two feet of snow in parts of central, northeast and north central North Dakota. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 60 miles per hour, resulted in five- to…

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Farmers and Ranchers Battle the Blizzard

Published October 11, 2019

Winter arrived early in the Northern Plains, which has ranchers tending extra to livestock and farmers leaving unharvested crops in fields. Located south of Devils Lake, North Dakota, New Rockford farmer and rancher Jeff Schafer is battling less than ideal…

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Winter-Like Weather is Possible for the Northern Plains

Published October 7, 2019

The first winter storm of the season could impact the Dakotas, Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba this week. According to World Weather Incorporated, the forecasted storm system could become a significant event. Two to six inches of snow is possible in…

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MN Cattle Producers Recover from April Storm

Published April 15, 2019

Livestock producers in the Northern Plains weathered the recent blizzard, but the greatest challenges may lie ahead. According to Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, producers concerned about what will happen in the next week or two. Health…

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Articles tagged under: blizzard

Report Livestock Losses to Local ND Extension Agents

Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath

The ‘Big Dig’ Begins

Burgum Gets a Firsthand Look at Agricultural Damages in ND

The Challenges Don’t Stop with the Storm

Post-Blizzard Resources for Farmers and Ranchers

Historic October Blizzard Brings Over Two Feet of Snow

Farmers and Ranchers Battle the Blizzard

Winter-Like Weather is Possible for the Northern Plains

MN Cattle Producers Recover from April Storm

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