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A Different El Nino Event

Published November 28, 2018

El Nino conditions are expected this winter. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison explains how this is a similar, yet different El Nino from previous years. "Because it's going to be more central-Pacific located, everything gets shifted…

Ritchison Expects ND Winter to be Similar to 2017/18

Published November 5, 2018

For the most part, November should bring close to average temperatures and precipitation. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison wouldn't be surprised if the month finishes close to or a little above average. "However, one thing we…

Dicamba Decision Supports Meteorological Data

Published November 2, 2018

With the Environmental Protection Agency decision on dicamba, changes were made to the Federal label. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says one key change to the label supports meteorological data. "The strongest inversions tend to occur…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published October 12, 2018

The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. A combination of rain and snow is delaying harvest throughout much of the dry edible bean growing areas in the Northern Plains. Hear more…

Warmer and Drier Days Ahead for the Northern Plains

Published October 9, 2018

Warmer and drier weather is in the remaining October forecast for the Northern Plains. According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison, the region should shift away from the current wet weather pattern. "In turn, we will…

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A Dry and Cool Fall Predicted for North Dakota

Published September 20, 2018

What does the fall weather have in store for North Dakota into western Minnesota? North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison is leaning towards average-to-below-average precipitation before the ground begins to freeze. "A vast majority of previous falls…

Hot Weather Now, Rain Expected Next Week

Published August 7, 2018

Dry conditions continue for the northern plains this week. North Dakota’s Agricultural Weather Network interim director Daryl Ritchison says next week’s rains will likely be hit or miss. "It's pretty hard to get widespread rains in August. It's one week away,…

Inversion App Making Its Debut

Published May 29, 2018

The NDAWN inversion app will be in place for the spraying season. The iPhone and Android versions have been released, but it will take some time for the app to appear on your phone or tablet. NDAWN interim director Daryl…

June Forecast Favors the Growing Season

Published May 25, 2018

The weather outlook for June looks favorable for crop growth. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says growing degree days will accumulate over the next week, benefiting the corn crop. "With lows in the 60s and highs…

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Expect Spotty Rain This Week

Published May 8, 2018

Rain is in the forecast for much of the North Dakota and northern Minnesota areas this week. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says there will literally be rain everywhere this week. The best times for rain…

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Articles tagged under: Daryl Ritchison

A Different El Nino Event

Ritchison Expects ND Winter to be Similar to 2017/18

Dicamba Decision Supports Meteorological Data

Dry Bean Scene

Warmer and Drier Days Ahead for the Northern Plains

A Dry and Cool Fall Predicted for North Dakota

Hot Weather Now, Rain Expected Next Week

Inversion App Making Its Debut

June Forecast Favors the Growing Season

Expect Spotty Rain This Week

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