Articles tagged under: drought
Grasshoppers Thrive as Dryness Continues in North Dakota
Published July 18, 2021
Dickinson, North Dakota farmer Ed Kessel says the spring wheat is struggling. "There will be pockets of good and a lot of bad. One thing that’s also showing up now is more grasshoppers. I've sprayed the outer edges of my…Critical Weeks Ahead for U.S. Crops
Published July 18, 2021
Traders will be watching weekly crop progress reports for signs of production issues. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says the next two to three weeks will be critical for this crop. "Monday's weekly Crop Progress report from the…Walz Requests Emergency Haying and Grazing Authorization
Published July 16, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for emergency haying and grazing on eligible CRP acres. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Walz said the drought is a serious issue for livestock producers. "We…Emergency Procedures Announced to Streamline Crop Insurance Claims
Published July 13, 2021
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is authorizing emergency procedures as extreme drought conditions persist across the country. The agency is working with crop insurance companies to simplify the adjustment of losses and issue indemnity payments. “We recognize the distress experienced by farmers…FSA Drought Programs are Available for SD Farmers
Published July 12, 2021
The Farm Service Agency talked about drought programs and more during the South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit. FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says most programs triggered by the U.S. Drought Monitor are available in South Dakota, including the Livestock Forage Program.…Drought Situation Worsens in South Dakota
Published July 12, 2021
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows an increase in the moderate to extreme drought conditions in South Dakota. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden says most of South Dakota got rain in the last few days, but that rain has little impact. "There…Boots on the Ground: Potential Exists for Corn and Soybeans
Published July 12, 2021
Crop growth has been stunted by a combination of dry soils, extreme heat and immense wind. The Boots on the Ground Tour went beyond weather maps and computer modeling to gain a firsthand perspective on crop conditions. Advance Trading Risk…Ag Commissioner Goehring Anticipates Positive News
Published July 9, 2021
Everyone is feeling the impact of this historic drought, but North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says livestock producers may have the toughest situation. The availability of grass and hay is just not enough to sustain North Dakota’s cattle herd.…Small Grains “Shot” Due to Extreme Heat
Published July 8, 2021
At Minot, Chad Rubbelke went into the 2021 growing season very optimistic. "Seeding conditions were pretty decent, but we had extreme heat and high winds at planting. The durum seed that went into soybean stubble was up to a month…