Articles tagged under: Northern Plains

Unknowns Remain for U.S. Corn

Published January 10, 2020

Following Friday's USDA reports, unknowns remain for the 2019 corn crop. CHS Hedging market analyst Curt Abfalter says corn is still standing. “The latest USDA harvest progress report said less than ten percent of the corn acres still haven’t been…

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A Stretch of Warmer Weather in Store for the Northern Plains

Published December 19, 2019

A string of warmer weather is in store for the Dakotas and Minnesota. That's according to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner. The last of the bitterly cold occurred mid-week and the warmer temperatures should stick around for…

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Lower Quality Sunflowers Being Harvested in 2019

Published November 19, 2019

Compared to 2018, the quality of this year’s sunflower crop in the Northern Plains is lower. A National Sunflower Association report shows an average test weight of 29.4 pounds, down from 31.5 pounds from last year. Oil content is also…

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Winter-Like Weather is Possible for the Northern Plains

Published October 7, 2019

The first winter storm of the season could impact the Dakotas, Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba this week. According to World Weather Incorporated, the forecasted storm system could become a significant event. Two to six inches of snow is possible in…

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A Strong Sunflower and Canola Crop

Published August 2, 2019

While canola had a rough start, the crop is showing signs of improvement over the last month. CROPLAN by WinField United U.S. product manager Mark Torno says flea beetles were a challenge at emergence. Fields that were treated in time…

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A Promising August and September Forecast

Published July 29, 2019

Farmers are paying closer attention to the weather forecast as the harvest season gets closer. With a late planted crop throughout much of the Northern Plains, an extended warm season is needed to bring that crop to maturity. North Dakota…

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Wet Conditions Hinder Planting Progress

Published May 1, 2019

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says erratic rain and snow in the forecast isn’t ideal for planting progress in the Northern Plains. Cooler conditions will follow an end of the week warm up. "I certainly don't think…

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A Cold March

Published March 3, 2019

The extreme cold is quite rare for early March, and those bone-chilling temperatures moved into the Northern Plains over the weekend. The coveted question is: are there warmer temps in the forecast? Based at Grand Forks, National Weather Service meteorologist…

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Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting

Published October 30, 2018

One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…

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Warmer and Drier Days Ahead for the Northern Plains

Published October 9, 2018

Warmer and drier weather is in the remaining October forecast for the Northern Plains. According to North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison, the region should shift away from the current wet weather pattern. "In turn, we will…

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