Articles tagged under: Northern Plains

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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Good Planting Weather Ahead for Northern Plains

Published May 2, 2018

In the short-term, farmers should be able to continue planting progress in the Northern Plains. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner says that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be absolutely dry. “We do have fast moving disturbances pushing through…
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Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather

Published April 16, 2018

Cattle producers in the Northern Plains have lost calves with the winter weather continuing into the 2018 calving season. North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock systems specialist Karl Hoppe says producers may be eligible for losses through the Livestock…
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