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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…

Articles tagged under: flooding

Perdue: Safety Net Programs May Not Be Enough

Preparing for Spring Floods

Weekend Storms Expected

DNR Approves FM Diversion Project

MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains

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