Articles tagged under: drought

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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Favorable Forecast Boosts Brazil’s Crop Planting Prospects

Published October 16, 2024

After a long year with severe drought conditions, Brazil is finally entering its wet season. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says Brazil's forecast is looking good for planting. "We are expecting more rain early in the growing…
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Drought Conditions Improve

Published June 21, 2024

Drought conditions have improved this year. "It was very encouraging to see the spring rainfall," said Mark Brusberg, chief meteorologist, USDA. "Getting rain in the spring is a bit of a dual-edged sword. They have moisture for germination, but it…
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Another Rough Year for Kansas Wheat

Published April 11, 2024

The winter wheat in Kansas is working its way out of dormancy, but the crop is off to a rough start. "We're pretty far ahead of schedule as far as spring greening up is concerned, especially in the southern one-third…
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