Articles tagged under: flood
No Flood Concerns for Western Canadian Prairies
Published March 29, 2019
The snow melt is beginning across the Canadian Prairies, but Glacier Farm Media Director of Markets and Weather Bruce Burnett says flooding is not a concern. "The moisture conditions across the prairies were fairly dry this winter," says Burnett. "Some…Flooding Impacts NE, IA and SD Ethanol Movement
Published March 26, 2019
The flood waters that caused transportation and rail delays for ethanol producers in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota are receding, but there are still transportation challenges ahead. Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) CEO Mike Jerke, based in Council Bluffs, Iowa,…NDSU Extension Offers Flood Prep Resources
Published March 25, 2019
There is an above normal risk of flooding in several areas of North Dakota this year, and NDSU Extension is advising the public to get prepared now. According to Ken Hellevang, an agricultural engineer and flooding expert with NDSU Extension,…Flooding Impacts Corn Demand
Published March 25, 2019
China purchased about 300,000 tonnes of corn Friday, underpinning the corn market, but Advance Trading Ag Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says weather and flooding is impacting corn demand. "Customers are bulled up on corn, because they hear there's corn…A Slow Thaw Begins in the Red River Basin
Published March 24, 2019
The snow pack is starting to melt in the Red River Basin and so far, it's considered a slow thaw. Grand Forks-based National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust is hopeful the big runoff will be delayed. "Even if…Flood Resources for SD Farmers and Ranchers
Published March 19, 2019
South Dakota crop and livestock producers are cleaning up from the recent flood and blizzard events. In response, South Dakota State University Extension has compiled a variety of resources for those farmers and ranchers. The National Weather Service is calling…Minor Flooding Expected, Plan Ahead for Spring
Published February 26, 2019
Parts of the Northern Plains are likely to flood this spring. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner doesn’t expect flooding to be of epic proportions, but says it's important for farmers to plan ahead. "We'll have some short…Excess Moisture Starting to Impact River Systems
Published February 20, 2019
The waves of winter storms and the excess moisture in the Corn Belt are beginning to impact river systems. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says the Ohio River Valley experienced five to eight inches of rain in…