Articles tagged under: dry
A Variable Weather Pattern
Published June 13, 2019
Variable is becoming a key term when describing the weather pattern this spring into the summer months. Different parts of North Dakota are experiencing different levels of moisture. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says, generally, south of…High Number of Flea Beetles Reported in Canola
Published June 5, 2019
Temperatures are rising in the Northern Plains, which is re-energizing flea beetle populations in canola. Based at Devils Lakes, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson is seeing extensive stem feeding. "Heat really brings on insect activity and its gone…A Dry and Cool Fall Predicted for North Dakota
Published September 20, 2018
What does the fall weather have in store for North Dakota into western Minnesota? North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison is leaning towards average-to-below-average precipitation before the ground begins to freeze. "A vast majority of previous falls…A Better Than Expected Crop for Fordville Farmers
Published September 11, 2018
Despite dry conditions throughout much of the growing season, Fordville, North Dakota farmer Joe Miller says harvest yields have been surprising. So far, Miller has harvested wheat, canola and dry edible beans. "Had a pretty good canola crop, averaging about…Check Forage Quality and Quantity in Pastures
Published September 4, 2018
Due to dry conditions, forage quality or quantity may be lacking in pastures. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe encourages cattle producers to assess pasture condition. Some producers in central and northeastern North Dakota have already started…Stress in Soybeans Near Crary, ND
Published September 4, 2018
Stromme Seed Company owner Trevor Stromme says lack of moisture is impacting area crops. "The corn looks good, but it's variable across the region. Soybeans are drought-stressed in areas, but otherwise I think everything's gonna hold its own," says Stromme. "We're…Lack of Rain Impacting Northwest MN Pastures
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally to moderately dry conditions in portions of north-central North Dakota, central South Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Due to dry conditions, Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane says hay cutting has come to a halt.…Potatoes and Sugarbeets Could Use a Drink in Northeastern ND
Published August 2, 2018
Crops in the Park River, North Dakota area could use a shot of rain. Midwest Consulting owner Dave Svobodny says the potato crop is simply too dry. "The crop is holding it's own, but the area from Highway 17 north…Dry Soils Impacting Early Crop Emergence
Published May 25, 2018
The 2018 planting season is starting to wrap up in eastern North Dakota. Peterson Farms Seed agronomist Adam Spelhaug says the crop could use a shot of rain to even up emergence. Early stand counts should be conducted in drier…