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Drought Remains the Ongoing Issue

Published June 20, 2021

The drought remains an ongoing issue for farmers this year. "There's a double whammy going on right now in the Northern Plains," explained Dennis Todey, director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub. "There's a lack of rain and then, there's been very…

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Dry Bean Scene

Published April 23, 2021

While dry bean planting is still a few weeks away, the cool and dry soil conditions continue to be a concern for farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hear more in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the…

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Dryness in the Dakotas Continues to Slowly Expand

Published April 15, 2021

There’s a slight reduction in drought conditions for the Northern Plains in the U.S. Drought Monitor, but extreme dryness remains in the Dakotas. "For North Dakota, March was the second driest on record according to data going back 127 years.…

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Snow Events May Not Be Enough to Improve Dry Conditions

Published March 11, 2021

Drought conditions increased in the previous week across the Northern Plains, but the recent snow events aren't factored into the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the dryness could improve, but this information will need…

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Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring

Published February 18, 2021

In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…

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Dealing With Dry Conditions Across the Northern Plains

Published December 18, 2020

As winter begins, it is dry across the Northern Plains. "It looks like most soils are frozen in North Dakota so there's probably not much of a chance to get a soil recharge right now, but it's always good to…

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Dry Conditions for the Northern Plains Heading Into Winter

Published October 16, 2020

Conditions are dry as harvest wraps up in the Northern Plains. The dry conditions are opposite from the wet field conditions last fall. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the variability in the region can make things frustrating.…

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A Wet Short-Term Weather Outlook for Region

Published March 23, 2020

The short-term outlook for the Northern Plains is wet. That’s according to USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey. "There's still a chunk of crops sitting the fields. Despite recent dryness in the last 30 days, the underlying issues are…

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Concerns Remain with Northern Plains Corn and Soybeans

Published October 18, 2019

Concerns remain on the status of corn and soybeans in the Northern Plains. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says corn harvest is slow moving in South Dakota and early reports have low test weights. "Even if…

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Ongoing Issues Expected with Crops

Published June 21, 2019

Delayed planting and crop development are capturing the attention of many this year. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says with farmers attempting late planting, there will continue to be ongoing issues with the crop. "People put crops in the…

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