Articles tagged under: drought
Beneficial Moisture
Published June 17, 2022
For the first time in two-and-a-half years, the U.S. Drought Monitor map shows no dryness across in North Dakota. North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Ackyuz says the drought started creeping into the state in May 2020 and started moving out…Dealing with High-Priced Corn
Published May 23, 2022
Corn prices hit all-time highs in the last year and margins have tightened up for livestock producers. Livestock Marketing Information Center Director Katelyn McCullock says it’s been difficult for livestock producers to make ends meet. "Anyone who is in an…Lawmakers Ask Walz for Help With Drought Relief Package
Published May 5, 2022
With two weeks left in the state legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers have been unable to reach an agreement on a drought relief package for agriculture. Leaders in the Senate and House agriculture committees are negotiating the details, but there’s one…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…Consider Feed Alternatives
Published April 8, 2022
With alfalfa acres declining and drought intensifying, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Zac Carlson is advising ranchers to consider other options. "North Dakota is fortunate that we have quite a few alternatives. Distillers' grains, wet corn gluten feed, wheat mids, sunflower…Drought-Related Herd Reduction is Evident
Published April 8, 2022
Last year's drought brought more cows to the sales barn. With conditions still dry, the number cows heading to auction are rising again. "We just saw some guys selling bred cows this week and they're going to keep coming unless…No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief
Published April 8, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers could not reach an agreement on a drought relief package before leaving for spring break. Now, lawmakers from both chambers will meet in conference when they return to St. Paul on April 19. Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and…Drought Concern Voiced by MN Teenager
Published April 6, 2022
Addy Hillman, who is part of her family’s cow-calf operation south of Brainerd, is worried about the dry conditions. "Personally, our area was heavily affected by the drought and we had to sell 75 percent of herd because we had…Alarming Forecast
Published April 4, 2022
NDSU Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says the three-month outlook for the North Dakota is worrisome. "If we look into next growing season from June to August, we will see the same pattern of above normal and normal temperatures and below normal…