Articles tagged under: drought
MN Drought Relief Package “A Good Starting Point”
Published September 25, 2021
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Allison VanDerWal attended the formal announcement of Governor Walz’s drought relief proposal. "First of all, we're thankful for the drought package and the discussion that will move forward to the Legislature. We like the…Exceptional Drought Conditions Improve in NW MN
Published September 25, 2021
Drought conditions are improving across the Northern Plains. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the diagonal band of exceptional drought in northwest Minnesota gone. Now, abnormally dry to extreme drought conditions remain across much of the state. Exceptional drought remains…More Than Half of the U.S. Still In Drought
Published September 25, 2021
Dry conditions are lingering across the United States. According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, "there's 50 percent of the country reporting short to very short topsoil moisture as of September 19." Pasture and rangeland conditions are also declining. "The current…Burgum Waives Restrictions for Truckers Helping ND Livestock Producers
Published September 25, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order waiving the hours of service, weight, width, height restrictions and fees for commercial truckers hauling hay, water and livestock in North Dakota. While the dry conditions are improving slightly, nearly all…MN Governor Walz Announces Drought Relief Package
Published September 25, 2021
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a $10 million drought relief package to support Minnesota farmers and livestock producers impacted by the severe drought conditions during the 2021 growing season. Much of the state has experienced moderate to extreme drought this…Cattle Producers Feeling More Optimistic
Published September 13, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux met with livestock groups in Bismarck on Friday. This is the second time in two months that Ducheneaux has been in North Dakota, talking with farmers and ranchers about drought and the impact it…Conditions Improve Across Northern Plains
Published September 10, 2021
Recent rains are improving the drought conditions across the Dakotas and Minnesota, but many counties are still experiencing abnormal dryness to exceptional drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows an improvement in exceptional conditions in Benson, Eddy or Wells Counties…Additional Drought Relief Secured for Livestock Producers
Published September 8, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says this is important help for ranchers. "Under the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program, up to 60 percent of the hauling cost of getting feed for their cattle will be covered and we have it retroactive…Senator Smith Goes to Bagley
Published September 3, 2021
While the rain was coming down Thursday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith spent part of her day at Bagley Livestock Exchange seeking input from farmers dealing with a historic drought. "It has been a really, really hard summer and I heard…