Articles tagged under: drought
Dry Conditions Remain a Concern in Western ND
Published December 13, 2021
Rains came through western North Dakota in late October, but Syngenta Agronomy Services Representative Nathan Popiel doesn’t think it was enough to alleviate the dry conditions. More moisture is needed in the west. "We're still seeing extreme dryness. There are…The Drought Will Leave a Scar
Published December 13, 2021
North Dakota farmers and ranchers will remember 2021 as a year of widespread drought. NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says the drought will leave a scar. It set records in North Dakota. "It's comparable to 1936 and 1988, but…Drought Aid for MN Ag Worth Pursuing in 2022
Published December 9, 2021
The odds of a special session for the Minnesota Legislature are dwindling as the regular session approaches. Representative John Burkel says special sessions are special for a reason. "There are many moving parts. I'm hoping we could put something together…Blessed
Published December 2, 2021
Drought was reality for farmers and ranchers across North Dakota this past year. However, Cogswell, North Dakota farmer Kevin Throener is pleased with the performance of his crop. "Everytime we would get dry in my little world we could catch…Hours of Service Waiver Extended in ND
Published November 24, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration approved North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum's request to extend the hours-of-service waiver for commercial truckers hauling livestock feed and water to livestock producers impacted by lingering drought conditions. Under the new extension, the waiver…Crop Strategies for 2022
Published November 24, 2021
Coming off a drought year, Pioneer Field Agronomist Jesse Moch says there are things to be aware of going into next season. "Thankfully, we've caught late rains, setting us up for a somewhat normal spring. Coming off of a drought,…Fall Rains Replenish Soil Moisture
Published November 8, 2021
Drought conditions are improving across much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In the last three months, six to 10 inches of rain fell in eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. There are even higher rainfall totals measured from northeastern South…Thirsty Soils in Western North Dakota
Published November 8, 2021
Going into winter, NDSU Extension State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says western and northwest North Dakota have missed out on some of the fall rains. "The soil is very thirsty. In this case, any rainfall is infiltrating into the soil which…An Unclear Future of Drought Relief for MN Ag
Published November 7, 2021
Earlier this fall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz proposed drought aid for livestock producers and farmers using COVID relief money. Without having a special session, Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is not confident how or if that money will be coming to…