Articles tagged under: North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network
Soil Moisture Improved in Last Quarter for North Dakota
Published December 11, 2021
Soil moisture is above average in much of the Dakotas and Minnesota heading into 2022. "We had a lot of rain in early September, took a bit of a break and then, had incredible rains in October. Many folks had…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 4, 2021
Mother Nature turned up the heat this past week following freezing temperatures the week prior. Hear more from North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison in the Dry Bean Scene. This radio update is made possible by the Northarvest…Dryness in the Northern Plains is a Lingering Concern
Published November 16, 2020
There are already lingering concerns about persistent dryness in the Northern Plains. The winter months tend to be dry, even though they are often thought of as wet because of snow. "The Dakotas and Minnesota only average about two-to-three inches…Above Normal Temps in the Fall Forecast
Published September 20, 2020
Below average rainfall and slightly above normal temperatures are forecast for this fall in the Northern Plains. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison is not anticipating additional freezing temperatures the rest of September. "Most areas shouldn't see another…Temperature Inversions Limit Spraying Hours
Published June 26, 2020
Temperature inversions and humidity are an everyday occurrence at the end of June, limiting spraying hours. "When it comes to inversions, we live in a horrible place to try and get spraying done properly. It's tough. Pretty much every morning…An Extremely Wet Fall for ND
Published November 11, 2019
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says many areas of the state already had their wettest autumn on record, because September and October were out of the norm. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota…June Forecast Favors the Growing Season
Published May 25, 2018
The weather outlook for June looks favorable for crop growth. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says growing degree days will accumulate over the next week, benefiting the corn crop. "With lows in the 60s and highs…