Articles tagged under: rain
MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains
Published July 6, 2018
With rain coming in five-to-seven inches at a time, Mother Nature is taking a toll on Minnesota farmers and ranchers. With the excess water, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls says there have been challenges associated with feeding…Haying and Fly Control Reminders for Cattle Producers
Published July 6, 2018
In the heat of summer, cattle producers are busy putting up hay. Recent rains in some areas have made that process more challenging, while other areas remain dry. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Specialist Chanda Engel encourages producers to base…Waterlogged Fields at New England, ND
Published June 1, 2018
New England, North Dakota farmer Jon Wert finished planting on Memorial Day. However the crop is wet with heavy rains last week. "Actually a little bit too much rain. I hate to say that, because coming off of a terrible…Planting Wraps Up Near Cottonwood, MN
Published May 23, 2018
Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson has all of the small grains seeded, and the crop is starting to emerge. However, planting progress was put to a halt by thunderstorms Wednesday morning. "We've been dry, so we were excited when we…Corn and Soybeans Being Planted at Oakes, ND
Published May 11, 2018
Corn and soybeans going in the ground in south-central North Dakota. Scott German farms near Oakes and says it’s been of tale of two crops. Some farmers are getting close to the end of the planting season and others are…Crop Watch
Published May 8, 2018
The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. RRFN made stops in Minnesota at Halstad, Ada and Mahnomen Check out this Facebook video near Hillsboro, North Dakota where Sarah…Expect Spotty Rain This Week
Published May 8, 2018
Rain is in the forecast for much of the North Dakota and northern Minnesota areas this week. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison says there will literally be rain everywhere this week. The best times for rain…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…