Articles tagged under: drought

Wet Feet in Pockets of Upper Midwest

Published July 9, 2025

Due to high-volume rains, standing water has been seen in the region.  "Overall, the corn crop is looking pretty good, but we have these areas that received quite a bit of rainfall around Renville, Willmar, and Fargo," says University of…
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Rippey: Dry Conditions Could Persist Across Northern Plains

Published April 10, 2025

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey cautions that lingering drought conditions and below-average snowfall in North Dakota could create challenges for the 2025 growing season. "We are looking at soils that are fairly dry, even in some of the non-drought areas," Rippey…
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Impressive ND Corn Yields

Published November 4, 2024

Thunder Seed District Sales Manager Derek Haug says this year’s corn harvest turned out better than expected. "All of the varieties did really well. Our 92-day was in the 220s. Our 83-day was averaging over 200 (bushels) an acre; harvest…
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Soil Moisture Recharge Needed

Published November 4, 2024

Despite all the rain that fell on the Northern Plains earlier this year, it was a very dry harvest season. As a result, the soil moisture profile is fairly parched. "It will surprise nobody that really the top say six-to-ten…
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From Flooding to Drought

Published October 27, 2024

For the third year in a row, low water levels are affecting the transportation system. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is surprised after the wet conditions early in the season. "We had a considerable amount of precipitation throughout…
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