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Too Late to Help This Year’s Crop

Published September 11, 2026

Recent rainfall brought welcome moisture to northwest Minnesota, but Norman County farmer Corey Hanson said it came too late to help much of this year’s crop. His farm received more rain in the past ten days than during the previous…
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Drought Continues Across Minnesota

Published September 10, 2026

Drought remains widespread across Minnesota, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday with conditions through September 8. More than ninety four percent of Minnesota is abnormally dry or worse, with nearly sixty nine percent in moderate drought or…
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Drought Remains Widespread in North Dakota

Published September 10, 2026

North Dakota drought conditions showed some improvement this week, but dry conditions remain widespread. Nearly ninety two percent of the state is abnormally dry or worse, with about 66 percent in moderate drought or worse. Severe drought covers forty five…
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Grassley Talks Cattle Policy in North Dakota

Published September 10, 2026

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is touring North Dakota while also discussing challenges facing the cattle industry. The North Dakota Monitor reports Grassley and his wife, Barbara, toured the North Dakota Capitol Wednesday after visiting the Minnesota Capitol. Their next stop…
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Late Season Corn Stress

Published September 9, 2026

Despite the lack of moisture, Joe Breker expects the crops in his Havana, North Dakota, area will still make it to harvest. However, “I would say most of it’s gonna struggle to make APH yields.” Corn has shown signs of…
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Demand Prompts $2 Million Increase in Livestock Water Aid

Published August 27, 2026

The North Dakota State Water Commission is adding $2 million to its Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says demand quickly exceeded the initial $2 million allocation made the previous week. “We had over 200…
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Drought Provides Chance to Improve Cow Herd

Published August 26, 2026

This year's drought is forcing ranchers to make difficult decisions, but NDSU Extension Forage Crop Production Specialist James Rogers says it can also provide an opportunity to identify weaknesses in a cow herd. Rogers recommends producers review individual animal performance…
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Fedorchak Seeks Drought Relief

Published August 14, 2026

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is asking USDA for more flexibility for livestock producers dealing with drought. After meeting with farmers and ranchers in southwestern North Dakota, Fedorchak said one immediate concern is emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program acres.…
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No Bin-Buster

Published August 14, 2026

Dry conditions are limiting crop potential in northeastern North Dakota. Walhalla-area farmer Richard Dunnigan says soybeans have held up surprisingly well despite the lack of moisture, but wheat has been less impressive. Small grain harvest is underway in the region,…
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