Articles tagged under: Northern Plains

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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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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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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