Planting Put on Hold
In parts of western North Dakota, the April snowstorms were measured in feet, not inches. "If I can say anything good about it, there was quite a bit of water in the snow, maybe up to two inches of liquid…
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Dry Conditions Continue to Affect Brazil’s Crop
Hot, dry conditions persist in Brazil and Argentina. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says that’s especially true in southern Brazil. "The dryness goes from Parana to Rio Grande Do Sul, a quarter of Brazil's entire soybean crop.…
Winter Weather is Here
The first winter weather system of the fall will halt any remaining harvest in the Northern Plains in the short-term. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says the wintery weather will continue on and off through the next…
The Atmosphere is ‘Not Broken’
The harvest was slowed by this past week's rain. Nutrien Principle Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is optimistic about the moisture situation. "The good news is October brought a lot of moisture. I know that chased us out of the field…
We’re All Ears: A Look Below the Equator and Ahead to 2022
Weather is favorable for planting progress in South America. "Brazil may end up planting 98 to 99 million acres of soybeans," says Lynn Sandlin, business intelligence manager, Syngenta. "If realized, that would be a new record. Brazil will be the…
Rain is on the Way
Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says an active weather pattern will make its way to the Northern Plains in the next week, bringing some rain. "I looked at the 10 day probability of getting at least an…
Cool Temperatures to Linger in Northern Plains
The snow and rain across the Northern Plains coupled with cool temperatures slowed spring planting. Nutrien Ag Solutions Chief Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass expects the cool temperatures to linger through the end of next week. "The next two weeks will…
Dry Conditions to Worsen Across Northern Plains
Dry conditions are expected to worsen across the Northern Plains in the short-term because of above average temperatures and a lack of moisture. Moisture is in the forecast for next week, but more will be needed. "The second week model…
Drought Relief Possible for ND Going Into Spring
There may be relief ahead for the dry conditions in North Dakota. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says a mild, wet spring isn’t out of the question. "There is a better chance at bringing in more precipitation…
Snodgrass Watching Dry Conditions in Northern Plains
The Northern Plains is starting the year in drought conditions. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is closely watching the dryness and spring weather forecast. "If I was a farmer along the Red River Valley, it's unfortunate to…
