Articles tagged under: outlook
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…A Positive Outlook for 2021 Milk Prices
Published January 4, 2021
Milk prices have been on a wild ride this past year. Demand is one factor that plays into the 2021 price forecast. According to Commodity Risk Management Group broker Mike North, dairy producers should go into the New Year with…Spring Outlook for the Northern Plains Appears Wet
Published March 10, 2020
Spring is nearing as the ground starts to thaw and the snow melts. What does the spring forecast have in store for the Northern Plains? South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there is a period within…What Does La Nina Mean for the Northern Plains?
Published February 15, 2020
According to Creighton University Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor emeritus Dr. Art Douglas, the wet weather pattern impacting the north central portion of the U.S. is starting to fade as La Nina develops. Douglas says data from the past seven…Greater Cattle Prices Expected by 2020
Published November 20, 2018
Cattle production in the United States is coming off a five-year expansion phase. According to Swift Trading Company broker and owner Chris Swift, that expansion shouldn’t last much longer. "For 2019, we anticipate herd size to shrink just a little…