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South Dakota Receives Additional Disaster Aid

Published September 25, 2019

South Dakota has received approval for a second round of federal disaster aid. The additional dollars will help local government entities repair property damages. Continued heavy rainfall and persistent flooding were sighted as reasons for the second round of funding.…

Missouri Farmer Still Waiting for Floodwaters to Recede

Published September 18, 2019

Northwest of St. Louis near Bowling Green, Missouri, farmer Meagan Kaiser is still waiting for floodwaters to uncover farmland. Out of 5,000 acres, the Kaiser family will be lucky to harvest 150 acres of corn and soybeans this harvest. "We…

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Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for ND

Published June 13, 2019

President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for North Dakota. The declaration covers flooding that occurred from March 21 to April 21, triggering the release of Federal funds for recovery. Nineteen North Dakota counties can now access assistance for…

McKenzie County Farmland Impacted by Flooding

Published May 7, 2019

In late March, ice jams in the Yellowstone River Valley caused flooding near the North Dakota/Montana border. Approximately 14,400 acres of land were taken over by the floodwaters. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says 1,400 of those acres are…

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Flooding Still a Concern in Red River Basin

Published April 15, 2019

Flood conditions are top of mind as more snow melt is expected in the Red River Valley this week. Grand Forks-based National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust says the Red River may have hit its highest crest in…

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Assistance for Flood Damaged Grain Being Considered

Published April 12, 2019

Midwest farmers have lost grain in bins due to extreme flooding this spring. Insurance typically covers grain bins and equipment to move the grain, however that doesn’t apply to the contents of the bins. Also, USDA disaster programs do not…

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ND Stockmen Launch Nebraska Disaster Relief Program

Published April 10, 2019

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation launched a disaster relief program to help Nebraska ranchers who suffered losses in recent flooding. “You see all of the devastation on the news and social media. Videos of grain bins busted and…

SD Stockgrowers Offer Relief Resources

Published April 9, 2019

South Dakota farmers and ranchers experienced significant losses during last month’s snow storm and flooding. As a result, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is compiling a list of producers in need of assistance. In addition, the Rapid City Catholic Social…

MN Lifts Hay Hauling Restrictions

Published April 2, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an Emergency Executive Order, excluding drivers from regulations while transporting forage from Minnesota to Midwest states impacted by flooding. The order is in effect from now through April 30.

Yellowstone River Valley Experiences Historic Flooding

Published March 29, 2019

Ice jams have caused historic flooding in the Yellowstone River Valley near the North Dakota/Montana border. Governor Doug Burgum had the opportunity to survey the area and damages in McKenzie County. Burgum says this particular flooding event is unusual. "In…

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South Dakota Receives Additional Disaster Aid

Missouri Farmer Still Waiting for Floodwaters to Recede

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for ND

McKenzie County Farmland Impacted by Flooding

Flooding Still a Concern in Red River Basin

Assistance for Flood Damaged Grain Being Considered

ND Stockmen Launch Nebraska Disaster Relief Program

SD Stockgrowers Offer Relief Resources

MN Lifts Hay Hauling Restrictions

Yellowstone River Valley Experiences Historic Flooding

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