Articles tagged under: frost
The Frost Impact is Variable for Northern Plains Crops
Published September 10, 2020
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner said the biggest damage to corn, soybeans and flax from this week’s frost and freezes is likely in the Canadian Prairies. In the Dakotas, there is lots of variation from one area…Did the Freezing Temps and Frost Nip the Crops?
Published September 9, 2020
Did the freezing temperatures and frost have an impact on crops? That has certainly been a point of discussion in the Northern Plains lately. Professional Agronomy Services agronomist Brad Guck says there was a widespread frost and chilly temps hovered…Potential Frost Forecast for the Northern Plains
Published September 6, 2020
Grand Forks, North Dakota-based National Weather Service meteorologist Timothy Lynch says there is potential for frost on Tuesday morning. "The northwestern side of North Dakota around Langdon and Devils Lake will have temperatures near freezing. In other places, we're expecting…AccuWeather Forecasts Big Drop in ’19 Corn and Soybean Yields
Published August 9, 2019
AccuWeather analysts are estimating corn production at just over 13 billion bushels. That’s more than nine percent below last year and nearly six percent lower than the latest USDA estimate. If those numbers are realized, corn production would be at…An Early Fall Frost – Yes or No?
Published July 22, 2019
There is talk that an early frost could be in the fall forecast. Some forecasters say yes, while others say no. That fall forecast is challenging to accurately forecast. According to Nutrien Senior Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, it can be…Waiting for a Harvest “Slam Dunk”
Published September 24, 2018
At Hillsboro, North Dakota soybean harvest is just getting started. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says harvest hasn’t been a “slam dunk” yet. "Moisture was as low as 11 percent in the soybeans we've been able to harvest, but…Potential Frost for Northern ND and MN This Week
Published September 10, 2018
World Weather Incorporated Senior Agriculture Meteorologist Drew Lerner says spotty rainfall can be expected across the northern plains this week. Many areas could either stay dry or have less than one-quarter of an inch of rain. Lerner also says a…Walsh County Soils Remain Cool
Published May 4, 2018
Walsh County, North Dakota farmers are busy in the field, but conditions are touch and go. Midwest Consulting agronomist Dave Svobodny says frost is still coming out of the ground and soil temperatures are cool in places. "In spite of…Crop Watch: Waiting for SD Fields to Dry Out
Published April 24, 2018
Andover, South Dakota farmer John Horter is waiting for fields to dry out. "With the rain we've been getting, I don't think there will be any work this week. Fence and tree lines are still wet where the snow laid."…