Articles tagged under: drought
Drought Conditions Vary in the Red River Valley
Published March 11, 2021
Agronomist Sarah Lovas is not concerned about drought conditions near Hillsboro yet. "South of Hillsboro, our last six inch rain was the second week in August. We have a lot of subsoil moisture. We will need rains to help the…Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought
Published March 8, 2021
As dry conditions persist, livestock producers in the Northern Plains are preparing for those drought conditions as spring turnout nears. NDSU Extension rangeland and forage specialist Kevin Sedivec encourages those producers concerned about drought to start thinking about annual forage…Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring
Published February 18, 2021
In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…Snodgrass Watching Dry Conditions in Northern Plains
Published January 22, 2021
The Northern Plains is starting the year in drought conditions. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is closely watching the dryness and spring weather forecast. "If I was a farmer along the Red River Valley, it's unfortunate to…ND Farmers Should Prepare for Persisting Drought Conditions
Published January 15, 2021
North Dakota farmers need to be prepared if drought conditions persist this year. That’s according NDSU Extension specialists. Much of the Dakotas and Minnesota are experiencing dry conditions. In fact, 62 percent of North Dakota is in severe drought with…Snodgrass Closely Watching Dry Conditions
Published January 11, 2021
More than 60 percent of the United States is currently covered in some form of drought, including potato growing areas in North Dakota and Minnesota. Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says at this point, there’s no solid evidence…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets?
Published December 14, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi looks at a stronger wheat market, the stock market and the possibility of drought in 2021.Extreme Drought Showing Up in Central ND
Published December 4, 2020
The prolonged dry and unseasonably warm conditions worsened the ongoing drought into the extreme or D3 category in central North Dakota. "It's very unusual," said Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist, NDSU Extension. "In winter, we typically get into agricultural hibernation. The…Conserve Moisture for Next Year’s Crop
Published November 12, 2020
Heading into winter, abnormally dry conditions are commonplace across the region. Golden Harvest Agronomist Adam Aarestad recommends conserving moisture for next year’s crop. "I love the idea of keeping the ground covered whether it is a cover crop or residue…