Articles tagged under: rain
Winter-Like Weather is Possible for the Northern Plains
Published October 7, 2019
The first winter storm of the season could impact the Dakotas, Minnesota and southeastern Manitoba this week. According to World Weather Incorporated, the forecasted storm system could become a significant event. Two to six inches of snow is possible in…Record Rainfall
Published October 3, 2019
It’s no secret the Red River Valley had a wet September. Many farmers are still waiting to resume harvest. According to National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Greg Gust, the Fargo area tipped the scale at 4.5 inches of rain…Farmers Continue to Battle Wet Conditions in Central ND
Published July 5, 2019
Wednesday morning, Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson had over an inch of rain in the gauge. That rain added to already saturated soils in the central part of the state. Ericson says both the soybeans and corn are behind.…Wet Conditions Continue to Create Crop and Hay Challenges
Published July 1, 2019
It’s been a west spring in southwest Minnesota and conditions are not improving by much. The area received over an inch of rainfall late last week on top of already saturated soils. Beaver Creek, Minnesota farmer and rancher Pete Bakken…A Tale of Two Growing Seasons: Wet and Dry
Published June 24, 2019
North Dakota farmers are telling two very different stories this growing season. Some are too wet, while others are too dry. At Ashley, North Dakota, Maverick Ag owner Mark Rohrich woke up to another two inches of rain Thursday morning,…Weaning Delayed by Wet Conditions
Published November 2, 2018
At the beginning of October, Badger, Minnesota farmer and rancher Shayne Isane received over 10 inches of snow. Since then, a few rain showers have moved through as well. Typically, Isane has weaned calves by now, but the corrals are…Southern MN Farmers Stuck In a Rut
Published October 4, 2018
Fields in southern Minnesota are still damp. Lincoln County farmer Bob Worth got in the field last Friday for harvest, but didn’t get much done. Wednesday’s try at soybean harvest was challenging. "The beans will not dry down. We really want…No Rain Breaks Expected for Northern Plains Farmers
Published October 3, 2018
A rain break isn’t likely in the short-term. Bismarck National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Abeling expects more precipitation across the upper Midwest in the next week. "Especially during the latter part of this weekend into early next week, we have a…Rains Pushing SD Hay Crop Along
Published July 23, 2018
Consistent rain showers in the Mitchell, South Dakota area have pushed this year’s hay crop along. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says the season started a bit slow, but growth picked up with hot and humid…