Articles tagged under: drought
Ducheneaux Gets Familiar with New Role at FSA
Published April 16, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux's been with the USDA for six weeks, working remotely from South Dakota and getting familiar with programs. "Things are going really fast, but I love the job." Ducheneaux says there’s opportunity for more equitable…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 12, 2021
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the current price trends in spring wheat and the market opportunities for new crop corn. Drought and rising expenses also…Governor Burgum Declares Statewide Drought Disaster
Published April 8, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide drought disaster for North Dakota on Thursday. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 70 percent of North Dakota is in extreme drought. In the disaster declaration, Burgum ordered appropriate…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published April 5, 2021
Grain markets and Wall Street are starting the week higher. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has that story in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The drought, a dust-up between Russia and the…The Dakotas are Dry
Published April 2, 2021
A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…Drought Conditions Creating Nervousness Among Cattle Producers
Published March 29, 2021
Farmers and ranchers are nervous as spring nears as drought conditions have not receded in many areas. Near New Rockford, North Dakota, that dryness is very concerning for Rhein Valley Farm’s Jeff Schafer. Schafer, who runs a 400-head Angus cow-calf…Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota
Published March 25, 2021
While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas
Published March 18, 2021
Ranchers should expect delays in grass development this spring due to drought conditions since last fall, according to NDSU Extension livestock specialists. Typically, cool-season grasses initiate growth from tillers established in the previous growing season. However, drought stress last fall…Snow Events May Not Be Enough to Improve Dry Conditions
Published March 11, 2021
Drought conditions increased in the previous week across the Northern Plains, but the recent snow events aren't factored into the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the dryness could improve, but this information will need…