Articles tagged under: flooding
Midwest Flood Damages Top $3 Billion
Published March 25, 2019
Flood damages in the Midwest are now estimated at nearly $3 billion. In Nebraska, the damages to agriculture are nearing the $1 billion mark. Iowa officials are reporting agricultural losses of approximately $214 million. Several other states have also experienced…Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards
Published March 25, 2019
Warming temperatures and rising rivers are creating less than ideal conditions for feedyards. Warren Rusche, a beef feedlot management associate with South Dakota State University Extension, explains that positioning of feed supplies close to livestock is important with rising water…SD Farmers and Ranchers Face Flooding Challenges
Published March 23, 2019
For South Dakota crop and livestock producers, the recent blizzard and flood events are creating numerous challenges. "There are several producers referencing calf losses as high as 10 percent," says Alvaro Garcia, agriculture and natural resources program director for South…“Massive Losses” for Nebraska Agriculture
Published March 22, 2019
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who is the former Nebraska Agriculture Director, says losses in the state are massive. "Fifty-six of our 93 counties have requested disaster declarations. The Nebraska Agriculture Department initial estimates are…Perdue: Safety Net Programs May Not Be Enough
Published March 21, 2019
In Nebraska and Iowa, the historic flooding is leaving behind large-scale damage. In a Fox Business Network interview, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that existing safety net programs may not be enough to cover the damages. "I spoke with the…Preparing for Spring Floods
Published March 18, 2019
Farmers and ranchers across the region are recovering from what South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards is calling a worst-case scenario. "We saw heavy rain on top of a greater-than-average snow pack last week, which was on…Weekend Storms Expected
Published March 7, 2019
Two major late winter storms are expected to impact the central and eastern United States in the next week. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the first system will impact the Midwest causing new or prolonged flooding. "Some of the impacts…DNR Approves FM Diversion Project
Published December 27, 2018
The Minnesota DNR has approved a permit the proposed Fargo-Moorhead diversion project. The so-called ‘Plan B’ proposal allows more water to flow through Fargo-Moorhead when it floods and reduces the size of the size of the newly flooded area south…MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains
Published July 6, 2018
With rain coming in five-to-seven inches at a time, Mother Nature is taking a toll on Minnesota farmers and ranchers. With the excess water, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls says there have been challenges associated with feeding…