Articles tagged under: drought
Stockmen Seeing Greener Grass in ND
Published June 11, 2018
Livestock producers across North Dakota are recovering from the 2017 drought, which has been a topic of discussion at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Spring Roundups. NDSA President Warren Zenker says it’s been nice to see green grass. "I know…Cramer Meets with Northey to Discuss Drought
Published June 8, 2018
On Thursday, North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer met with USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Bill Northey. The two discussed challenges associated with the 2017 drought, as well as the potential re-occurrence of similar issues this year.…Drought Disaster Declared
Published May 29, 2018
Twenty-one North Dakota counties are designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to the drought that began nearly one year ago. Farmers and ranchers in these counties are eligible for emergency loans and other disaster assistance from the Farm Service…Farmers Looking at Sunflowers with Dry Conditions
Published May 25, 2018
Sunflower planting is underway throughout most of the United States. Based on the March Planting Intentions Report, acres are projected to be flat to slightly higher. "With the drier conditions we're experiencing right now, and based on the 2017 drought,…Severe Drought Introduced to North-Central ND
Published May 3, 2018
Soil moisture supplies are short in a large share of North Dakota and South Dakota. The latest Drought Monitor expands the areas with abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions. Severe drought conditions are now being reported in north-central North Dakota.…