Articles tagged under: Daryl Ritchison
Dry Bean Scene
Published June 20, 2025
After a difficult spring, what does the weather look like for the rest of the summer? In the Dry Bean Scene, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison provides his perspective. Northarvest Bean Growers Association past President Eric Samuelson shares an…Northern Red River Valley Faces Ongoing Drought Risk
Published June 19, 2025
It's summer according to the calendar, and the weather in the Northern Plains is starting to reflect that. NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison says even though temperatures have been cooler, this summer will likely still be warmer and drier than average. "June,…A Reluctant Spring Forecast
Published December 13, 2024
The main ballroom at the Prairie Grains Conference was at capacity for the annual presentation by State Climatologist and NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison. What's the outlook for the upcoming growing season? "There are a lot of reasons to believe 2025,…Top Shelf Speakers Scheduled for Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 5, 2024
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorenson is excited about the Prairie Grains Conference speaker lineup. "We have Jay Debertin from CHS, Frayne Olson from NDSU, and of course, Daryl Ritchison from NDAWN." The meeting is an opportunity…Soil Moisture Recharge Needed
Published November 4, 2024
Despite all the rain that fell on the Northern Plains earlier this year, it was a very dry harvest season. As a result, the soil moisture profile is fairly parched. "It will surprise nobody that really the top say six-to-ten…Ritchison Named State Climatologist
Published June 15, 2024
Daryl Ritchison's 'interim' 'tag has been removed and he is officially North Dakota's state climatologist. Ritchison will also continue as the director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network. "It's just add-on responsibilities with data integrity within the state."Winter Wasn’t as Dry as Many Thought
Published March 21, 2024
El Nino is fading as expected. Whether it completes a transition into La Nina won't be known for certain until September. "Technically, whatever is happening in the Pacific Ocean is based off of three-month averages so what's happening on a…Early Spring Planting Season Possible
Published January 24, 2024
It has been a warmer-than-normal winter and North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says that has implications for the spring planting season. "Statistically at least, it increases our odds of an early spring," said Ritchison. "If we can…Winter Weather Outlook
Published November 29, 2023
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says the El Nino may not be as warm and dry as some might expect. “I always remind people that only works two out of three times.” It depends on how El…