Articles tagged under: drought
Ranchers are Preparing for Less Forage Production
Published May 3, 2021
Following drought conditions last fall, NDSU Extension estimated a 20-to-25 percent in grassland forage production under normal precipitation conditions for this spring. Even with an average amount of rainfall in May, Extension forage and rangeland specialist Kevin Sedivec said North…No-Till Practices Help with Moisture in Extremely Dry Conditions
Published May 3, 2021
It’s extremely dry in western North Dakota, but that’s not keeping Minot, North Dakota farmer Pat Murphy from seeding spring wheat. "We're planting spring wheat right now, probably an inch or inch and a half into the soil. For the…North Dakota Extreme Drought Conditions Expand
Published April 29, 2021
Extreme drought conditions in North Dakota increased seven percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts 82 percent of the state in that category. The remaining 18 percent is experiencing some form of dryness. In South Dakota, dry…North Dakota Drought Hotline Reactivated
Published April 28, 2021
Drought conditions are persisting across North Dakota, with 93 percent of the state in severe or extreme drought. That’s why Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reactivated the Drought Hotline and, which was first made available in 2017. Ranchers who need…Very Little Change in Dry Conditions
Published April 22, 2021
There was little relief from drought conditions in dry parts of the Northern Plains this past week. Three-quarters of North Dakota remains in extreme drought. The far southeastern corner of the state is abnormally dry, while a narrow band spanning…South Forty Beef Opens Its Doors
Published April 19, 2021
An east coast transplant saw an opportunity when deciding to become a cattle rancher in North Dakota. John Roswech, who operates South 40 Beef at Mott, wanted to provide a direct marketing opportunity for himself and local ranchers. That’s when…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 19, 2021
Stocks are at all-time highs. Land values are also rising. In today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the gains in these asset classes. Drought and the work of…Livestock Forage Disaster Program Payments are a Possibility
Published April 18, 2021
As conditions remain on the dry side, the potential for disaster assistance is being tracked by USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The agency's Livestock Forage Disaster Program is tied to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Previously, program eligibility was determined on a…Hay and Alfalfa Acres Threatened by Drought Conditions
Published April 17, 2021
Nationwide, 34 percent of hay acreage and 48 percent of alfalfa acreage lie within a drought area. For hay, that includes 99 percent of North Dakota, 68 percent of South Dakota and 10 percent of Minnesota. Nearly all of the…