Articles tagged under: blizzard
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…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…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…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…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…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…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…SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories
Published April 12, 2019
Snowfall finally started to trickle out of western South Dakota late Thursday evening. It was a long 24-hour period for ranchers tending to livestock. According to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson, the middle of the state took…Cattle Producers Weather, Yet, Another Storm
Published April 11, 2019
Cattle producers are weathering the winter storm as it moves through South Dakota, into portions of Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. "As my brother and I checked cows overnight, there was something different falling every time we got up," says…