Articles tagged under: Daryl Ritchison

Dry Soils Soak Up Heavy Rainfall

Published October 1, 2026

Despite several inches of rain, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison says previously dry soils have been able to absorb much of the moisture. Ritchison says NDAWN stations indicate the moisture is penetrating deeply into the soil profile. “The ground…
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Heat, Dry Weather Ramps Up Crop Stress Across Northern Plains

Published July 25, 2026

Another stretch of extreme heat is expected to intensify crop and livestock stress across the region this week. North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison said the forecast offers little relief, with only isolated chances for rainfall. Warm overnight temperatures are…
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Summer Forecast Calls for More Heat, Less Rain

Published June 24, 2026

Despite recent moisture, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison said much of the region remains below average for rainfall. His longer-term outlook calls for warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation across much of the Northern Plains later this summer. "Warmer weather will…
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Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting

Published April 3, 2026

According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison, the late-week and weekend snow systems in the Northern Plains are likely to delay any plans for early planting. "The soils are very full of moisture and these systems hitting…
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Ritchison: Drier Summer Likely for Upper Midwest

Published February 3, 2026

Farmers attending the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo received an early look at the upcoming growing season from North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison. "Last year, you could almost call it 50-50, but I think this upcoming summer is going…
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Packed Agenda for Prairie Grains Conference

Published December 8, 2025

Minnesota Wheat is gearing up for its annual Prairie Grains Conference, set for Wednesday and Thursday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Executive Director Brian Sorenson says the event remains one of the most anticipated gatherings of the season.…
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A Positive Weather Outlook for Harvest

Published September 10, 2025

After spanking the region with freezing temps in early August, the balance of the harvest season should be good for area farmers. "There are a lot of reasons to believe the autumn will be drier than average and a little…
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RRFN Forums Bring Big Voices to Big Iron

Published August 31, 2025

RRFN has a rock star line-up for its morning forums during the Big Iron Farm Show. On Tuesday, September 9, North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison and South Dakota State Climatologist Laura Edwards will outline the harvest weather outlook and…
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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…
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