Articles tagged under: drought
Drought Expands Across the Northern Plains
Published June 26, 2020
The ever-increasing area of abnormally dry conditions, or D1 moderate drought, continues to stretch across North Dakota. Essentially, the western two-thirds of North Dakota are in one of two drought condition categories. As of Thursday, there is a small area…More Rain Needed Across Northern Plains
Published June 26, 2020
Recent rains are welcome in the drier areas of the Northern Plains, but Bismarck-based National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Abeling says these aren’t drought-ending rains. Two to three inches of rain would be helpful in the short-term, especially in the…Drought Improves Across Portions of ND
Published August 22, 2019
The rains that fell across North Dakota in the last week helped alleviate drought in portions of the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a significant decline in D0 or abnormally dry conditions in Dunn and Mercer counties in…Dry Conditions Remain in Walsh County ND
Published August 18, 2019
It’s been dry in Walsh County, North Dakota. David Fedjie says prior to light rains this past week, the last substantial rain was around June 7. "Around that time we had a two inch rain. Since then, there's been smaller…Dry Conditions Could Challenge ND Potatoes
Published August 6, 2019
Grafton, North Dakota farmer Barry Kingsbury says his potatoes look good, but could use a drink of water. "We need rain for late season growth and harvest. Even if we have three-quarters of a crop, without rain for potato harvest,…Little Change in Dry Conditions
Published August 2, 2019
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there was little change in dry conditions throughout North Dakota over the past week. Portions of Pierce and Benson counties, located in the northeast part of the state, remain in D1 or moderate drought.…ND Hay Hotline is Activated
Published July 31, 2019
The North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner has activated the North Dakota Hay Hotline due to abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions in parts of the state. Ranchers who need hay, those who have hay to sell, have pasture or hay land…Drought Conditions Improve Slightly in Northern ND
Published June 28, 2019
Recent rains are helping improve dry conditions in northern North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor reduced the D2 severe drought area from eight to six counties this week. It also shows a reduction in the D1 moderate drought conditions. Only…Severe Drought Reported in Northern ND
Published June 20, 2019
Portions of northern North Dakota have moved into the severe drought. This is the first time this year these counties have been in the D2 or severe drought category. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the northern tier of counties…