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Weather Uncertainty Shapes Final Planting Decisions

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Rock n Roll Agronomy Owner Jason Hanson says most farmers he’s spoken with are keeping an eye on the weather while finalizing their planting plans. "Right now, it's just a weather watch to see how much water we're going to…

Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting Across Northern Plains

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A wet fall and timely winter weather has much of the Northern Plains saturated in time for planting season. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says these snow systems hitting the Northern Plains this week are likely to…

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Spring Green-Up Will Reveal Extent of Wheat Damage

Published January 26, 2026

Cold weather and snow systems are impacting much of the US this week, with a big cold front gripping much of the northern half of the country, while the eastern half found itself buried under snow, leading to concerns over…

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Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Published January 25, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe recommends taking extra time to care for your cattle during extreme cold. "The main thing you've got to look out for is to make sure there's adequate bedding and windbreak protection and then…

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Published December 18, 2025

Northern cattle can handle most tough winter conditions, but NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says the up and down temperatures we’ve seen over the past week can be a problem. "When you ever have a weather event that…

Winter Outlook: Less Cold, More Shifts Ahead

Published December 17, 2025

A mid-November stratospheric warming event brought widespread snow and sharply colder temperatures to Canada and the north-central and eastern United States. The event displaced the polar vortex, pushing frigid Arctic air south, though forecasters say the impact is now waning.…

Spring Calving Season Kicks Off Amid Lingering Winter Chill

Published March 28, 2025

Spring calving season is underway despite some lingering winter weather. NDSU Extension Livestock Management Specialist Lacey Quail discussed how the weather impacts things. "The change in temperature from just over a month ago has been helpful. Warmer temperatures for spring…

Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought

Published March 23, 2025

The Northern Plains continue to miss out on major snowfall this winter, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says snowfall deficits in the Red River Valley range from 12 to 20 inches below normal. "All these…

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Lerner Offers Planting Season Forecast

Published January 19, 2025

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says the Upper Midwest could see drier weather the rest of winter and into spring. "It will probably be more cold than warm and so that is a good thing because that…

Harsh Winter May Boost Agriculture

Published November 25, 2024

Conduit Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass expects a cold winter. "I think we've got a strong chance of having more repeated intrusions to colder air and that means more snow." A cold winter with more snow can be good for…

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Weather Uncertainty Shapes Final Planting Decisions

Wet Conditions Delay Early Planting Across Northern Plains

Spring Green-Up Will Reveal Extent of Wheat Damage

Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Winter Outlook: Less Cold, More Shifts Ahead

Spring Calving Season Kicks Off Amid Lingering Winter Chill

Northern Plains Snow Deficit Worsens Drought

Lerner Offers Planting Season Forecast

Harsh Winter May Boost Agriculture

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