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ND Seeks Federal Disaster Aid

Published July 22, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has requested a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the state June 20 and 21. The storm system caused an estimated $11.5 million in public damage, including widespread utility…

Arthur Companies Invests in Storage Expansion After June Storms

Published July 11, 2025

The Arthur Companies is making major infrastructure investments across North Dakota in response to severe storms that wiped out a large amount of on-farm storage. Assistant General Manager Hank Brown says the company quickly took action after assessing the damage…

Storm Damage to Ag Infrastructure Will Take Years to Recover

Published July 2, 2025

The impact of the June 20–21 storm system is still being fully assessed, but early numbers from NDSU Extension show widespread damage to North Dakota’s agricultural sector. NDSU Disaster Education Coordinator Miranda Meehan says Extension agents have been working on…

‘Worst in 120 Years’

Published July 2, 2025

Arthur Companies CEO James Burgum is calling last month’s derecho and tornadoes the most devastating event in the company’s 120-year history. Speaking at Tuesday’s press conference with Governor Kelly Armstrong, Burgum described widespread destruction to grain storage, infrastructure, and rural…

Farmers Replant After Derecho

Published June 30, 2025

Farmers along the I-94 corridor in North Dakota are still recovering from the recent derecho and tornadoes. Spring Creek Ag owner Ron Truax said crops were replanted, especially in areas just north of the interstate where damage was most severe.…

Significant Crop and Equipment Damage Reported

Published June 29, 2025

Ihry Insurance agent Reed Ihry, based at McVille, said much-needed rain has been seen in parts of North Dakota’s northern tier, but also caused hail damage. With the tornadoes and straight-line winds earlier in the month, Ihry said the agency…

Small Grains, Corn Doing Well in Devils Lake Region

Published June 29, 2025

During Crop Watch, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson said the Devils Lake region escaped major damage from the recent storms. Rainfall totals were low, and winds stayed moderate, sparing crops and structures. “Very, very fortunate. The way that…

Farmers Urged to Report Crop Losses

Published June 29, 2025

North Dakota State FSA Director Brad Thykeson is urging farmers to stay in close contact with their county offices after the recent storms. While no federal disaster declarations have been made yet, Thykeson said accurate crop loss reporting is critical…

A Game Changer

Published June 24, 2025

The series of thunderstorms that produced multiple tornadoes on June 20th and 21st covered more than 400 miles from Montana to Minnesota. At Page, North Dakota, David Thompson describes the storm as ‘game changer.’ The farms are more impacted than…

Storm is a ‘Game Changer’ for Farmers

Published June 23, 2025

The series of thunderstorms that produced multiple tornadoes Friday night covers more than 400 miles from Montana to Minnesota. At Page, North Dakota, David Thompson describes the storm as ‘game changer’ for farmers throughout the region. "Just talking to neighbors,…

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ND Seeks Federal Disaster Aid

Arthur Companies Invests in Storage Expansion After June Storms

Storm Damage to Ag Infrastructure Will Take Years to Recover

‘Worst in 120 Years’

Farmers Replant After Derecho

Significant Crop and Equipment Damage Reported

Small Grains, Corn Doing Well in Devils Lake Region

Farmers Urged to Report Crop Losses

A Game Changer

Storm is a ‘Game Changer’ for Farmers

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