Articles tagged under: Dennis Todey
Weather Tools Available
Published February 25, 2024
New tools are available for producers to help make management decisions with weather data. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey joined the University of Minnesota Extension CropCast to highlight how farmers can utilize soil temperature climatology. “You can now…Boost in Dry Conditions is Odd
Published October 13, 2022
USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey is not too concerned about the dry conditions in the Northern Plains in a localized sense. "There hasn't been much precipitation over the last 30 to 60 days. Along with that, we've had…More Derecho Events Than Normal
Published July 6, 2022
USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there are an average of two derecho events each year. "We've seen several more recently. A couple of them have been impressive. The one in Iowa, coming up on two years ago,…Below Average Temperatures Remain the Hurdle
Published May 12, 2022
In a La Nina spring, there can be cooler-than-usual temperatures. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says that’s been true this year. "We have been very cold the last 30 days. Temperatures are below average in Minnesota, with most…Improving Drought Conditions in Final Weeks of 2021
Published December 17, 2021
Heading into the final weeks of the year, drought conditions are improving across the Dakotas and Minnesota. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows areas of D3 or extreme drought in northwest North Dakota and northeast Minnesota. Other areas of the Dakotas…Fall Rains Replenish Soil Moisture
Published November 8, 2021
Drought conditions are improving across much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In the last three months, six to 10 inches of rain fell in eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. There are even higher rainfall totals measured from northeastern South…Strong Winds Forecast for the Northern Plains
Published October 5, 2021
If you haven’t been out to harvest corn yet, you may want to check stalk integrity this week. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a chance of stronger winds the week of October 11. "Things are getting…A Drought Fix Doesn’t Happen Overnight
Published August 31, 2021
The drought conditions in the Northern Plains are likely to carry over 2022. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the moisture from recent rains are a step in the right direction, but there will be places that don’t…Dry Conditions Stick Around in the Western Corn Belt
Published August 9, 2021
The 30-day weather outlook continues to show drier than average conditions and above average temperatures across the Northern Plains. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says drought conditions will remain. "There has been some precipitation to improve conditions in…