Articles tagged under: drought
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 6, 2021
In the latest edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the weather's impact on the market, the USDA acreage surprise and rising crude oil prices.FSA and RMA Officials Hear Firsthand About Historic Drought
Published July 2, 2021
North Dakota farmers and ranchers are dealing with historic drought conditions. Their voices were heard firsthand by USDA leadership in Carrington. "These conditions are ever bit as bad, maybe even worse, than any drought during my time as governor," said…Be Alert for Blister Beetles
Published July 2, 2021
Due to the dry weather, blister beetle bugs are becoming a big threat for cattle and other livestock. The adult blister beetles are attracted to blooming alfalfa and weeds and are active through September. This bug produces a poison that…Livestock Producers Need Quantity, Not Quality, Forage
Published July 1, 2021
Farmers and ranchers at the USDA drought meeting in Carrington expressed concerns about the availability of using drought-damaged crops for livestock feed. Chaseley, North Dakota farmer Corey Hart has already filed a crop insurance claim for the spring wheat crop.…Due to Drought, Less Bred Heifers Available This Fall
Published July 1, 2021
The cow herd is shrinking in size as farmers and ranchers deal with the drought. Napoleon Livestock co-owner Paul Bitz says a lot of heifers that were raised as replacements have been sold into the feeder cattle market. "There will…Taking a ‘Leap of Faith’
Published July 1, 2021
New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer has already taken oats out of seed production and cut and baled them for cattle feed. Schafer said not all producers are willing to take that leap of faith. "The most important thing…Sterling, ND Farmer Chimes in on USDA Visit
Published July 1, 2021
Sterling, North Dakota farmer Lucas Lang, who serves on the NDFB board, attended the drought meeting with USDA officials in Mandan, North Dakota. "There was a lot of discussion about the haying of the cash crops out there that are…Executive Order Allows SD Farmers to Hay Road Ditches
Published June 29, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for drought conditions. This allows ditches to be mowed for hay in eastern South Dakota immediately. The drought conditions are negatively impacting feed availability for livestock. The…Small Grains Continue to Struggle in North Dakota
Published June 29, 2021
It’s hard to make up for a poor start to the growing season. That’s what Berthold, North Dakota farmer Blake Inman is thinking following the last few rain events. "Crop stands are variable and many crops were seeded into dry…