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Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring

Published February 18, 2021

In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…

Northern Plains Net Cash Farm Income Won’t Change Much

Published February 15, 2021

Net cash farm income for the Northern Plains in 2021 isn’t expected to change much from 2020. NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says the rally in market prices is going to help farmers. "The Heartland is expecting a…

Good Demand for High Quality, Long-Time Weaned Calves

Published January 22, 2021

Feeder cattle continue to move through auction barns across the Northern Plains. There is good demand for high quality, long-time weaned calves with moderate flesh condition. Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange at Dickinson, North Dakota had approximately 3,000 head at Thursday’s sale.…

Snodgrass Watching Dry Conditions in Northern Plains

Published January 22, 2021

The Northern Plains is starting the year in drought conditions. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is closely watching the dryness and spring weather forecast. "If I was a farmer along the Red River Valley, it's unfortunate to…

Dealing With Dry Conditions Across the Northern Plains

Published December 18, 2020

As winter begins, it is dry across the Northern Plains. "It looks like most soils are frozen in North Dakota so there's probably not much of a chance to get a soil recharge right now, but it's always good to…

La Nina, So Now What?

Published November 5, 2020

A robust La Nina weather pattern is already setting up across the Pacific region. What does this mean for the winter months in the Northern Plains? "The fall months typically tend to favor warmer than normal temperatures," said Mark Ewens,…

A Short-Term Warm Up Expected for the Northern Plains

Published November 2, 2020

Warmer temperatures are in the forecast across the Northern Plains this week. "Temperatures are going to be downright fantastic," said Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist, World Weather Incorporated. "There will be 50 to 60 degree readings and a few 70…

Looking Back: Farmers Reflect on October 2019 Blizzard and Harvest

Published October 12, 2020

Northern Plains farmers haven't forgotten about the historic October 2019 blizzard. Near Wimbledon, North Dakota, farmer Mike Clemens remembers watching the storm roll in. "It felt like I was in Antarctica with all of the snow and the soybeans. Harvest…

Cattle Markets See Gains, But How Long Will the Volatility Last

Published October 5, 2020

Calf numbers are picking up at the regional auction markets, and September cattle market prices are holding above year ago levels. Particularly, double-digit gains have been seen in the 400-to-500 pound calves in Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and several other…

Lerner: Cool Temps Expected for the Next Few Days

Published September 25, 2020

A deep trough of low pressure is forecast to bring unusually cold temperatures to the Midwest in the next few days, with freezing temperatures occurring across much of the Northern Plains into the Corn Belt. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural…

Articles tagged under: Northern Plains

Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring

Northern Plains Net Cash Farm Income Won’t Change Much

Good Demand for High Quality, Long-Time Weaned Calves

Snodgrass Watching Dry Conditions in Northern Plains

Dealing With Dry Conditions Across the Northern Plains

La Nina, So Now What?

A Short-Term Warm Up Expected for the Northern Plains

Looking Back: Farmers Reflect on October 2019 Blizzard and Harvest

Cattle Markets See Gains, But How Long Will the Volatility Last

Lerner: Cool Temps Expected for the Next Few Days

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