Articles tagged under: drought
Emergency Haying and Grazing Available in Many Areas
Published June 28, 2021
According to the USDA, 100 percent of North Dakota counties are eligible for emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground. Ninety-two percent of South Dakota counties and one-third of Minnesota counties also have that emergency designation. CRP participants requesting emergency…North Dakota Seeking Flexibility from RMA on Drought
Published June 28, 2021
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is asking the USDA for flexibility on failed acres due to the drought. Goehring wants the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to consider allowing non-program crops, cover crops or forage to be planted on failed…Finding Drought Relief Solutions for MN Farmers
Published June 25, 2021
As severe drought conditions spread, the Minnesota Agriculture Department is exploring ways to help farmers. In a stakeholder call on Friday, Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen said disaster loans could be available for farmers through the Rural Finance Authority. "We haven't…Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains
Published June 24, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across Minnesota and South Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions are expanding in the northwestern part of Minnesota, across portions of Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater and Hubbard…Johnson: Open CRP for Haying and Grazing
Published June 23, 2021
Higher commodity prices don’t mean much if you can’t grow a crop. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson said that is a reality during this drought. "People are really starting to hurt out there." The South Dakota congressional delegation is urging…Drought Remains the Ongoing Issue
Published June 20, 2021
The drought remains an ongoing issue for farmers this year. "There's a double whammy going on right now in the Northern Plains," explained Dennis Todey, director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub. "There's a lack of rain and then, there's been very…A Dire Prediction
Published June 18, 2021
North Dakota has a cow herd that is just shy of one-million head. Pleasant Lake, North Dakota rancher Scott Shively spoke at the town hall meeting in Rugby and said the drought could result in a dramatic plunge in those…Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings
Published June 18, 2021
Without additional flexibility from the Risk Management Agency, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum believes the state is facing a disaster of historic proportions. One-hundred percent of the state is in some stage of drought, destroying the grass and hay supply.…Drought Conditions Increase Slightly in MN and SD
Published June 17, 2021
Dry conditions continue to expand across much of the Northern Plains. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, in Minnesota, severe drought is expanding slightly, now including Polk and Norman counties. For South Dakota, moderate to extreme drought categories are…