Articles tagged under: Northern Plains
Temperatures Will Favor Spring Fieldwork, But Moisture is Questionable
Published March 1, 2021
The dry weather pattern will be closely watched going into spring, especially since the dryness in the Rocky Mountains is trying to expand into the central Corn Belt. After a cold February, Creighton University Professor Emeritus Dr. Art Douglas says…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…