Articles tagged under: flooding
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…Midwest Floods Expected to Impact ADM’s Q1
Published March 29, 2019
In an update to shareholders, Archer Daniels Midland says there will likely be a $50 to $60 million decrease in operating profits during its first quarter. Flooding is impacting business. In the regulatory filing, ADM says rail transportation has been…Statewide Flood Emergency Declared in ND
Published March 28, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide flood emergency. Burgum activated the state emergency operations plan and ordered all state agencies to prepare. Ice jams have backed up the Yellowstone River near the North Dakota-Montana border causing widespread…Barge Traffic Influenced by High Water
Published March 27, 2019
A large portion of the Mississippi River system is shut down due to high water. It may be another two weeks before the Mississippi River crests from Quincy, Illinois to Muscatine, Iowa. Upper River Services President Lee Nelson says that…Nebraska Hog Farmers Recovering from Flooding
Published March 27, 2019
In the center of “flood country” near Columbus, Nebraska, pig farmers are recuperating from flood waters that destroyed barns, bridges and much more. Those farmers are holding up as well as expected. "At one point, there was 1500 miles of…Slow Rail Could Impact Fertilizer Movement
Published March 27, 2019
Floodwaters are still challenging rail movement through the Midwest. If there’s no significant recovery soon for the central corridor, this could impact fertilizer. BNSF Railway Director of Marketing for Agricultural Products Greg Guthrie says there’s been additional capacity added to…