Articles tagged under: snow
Major Flooding
Published April 25, 2022
Excessive rainfall and ongoing snowmelt has resulted in widespread overland flooding of the Red River. According to the National Weather Service. the Crookston and Warren, Minnesota areas are preparing for the potential of record flooding. Major flooding is anticipated at…Calving Season Continues in the Storm
Published April 14, 2022
The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…What a Difference One Year Can Make
Published October 13, 2020
One year ago, Erika Kenner was figuring out how to get the soybeans harvested and cattle fed with 25-plus inches of fresh, wet snow. A lot has changed from then until now. "At this time last year, all of our…A Good Thaw Needed for Spring
Published March 5, 2020
CHS Ag Services Agronomy Manager Chris Kolstoe says the gradual snowmelt we’re seeing is a positive. "Things are starting to shape up a little bit. It feels like a nice, slow snowmelt. That's good for us," he says. "We froze…More Snow Than Average
Published January 3, 2020
The National Weather Service has identified areas across the Northern Plains that have already had more snow than an average winter season. Those areas extend from the Canadian border south through the Devils Lake Basin and into the Jamestown area.…While January May Be Warmer, It Could Be Snowy
Published December 31, 2019
The first half of January may not be as cold as originally anticipated in the Northern Plains. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, the latest data suggests the bitter cold could hold off. "The second half…An Extremely Wet Fall for ND
Published November 11, 2019
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says many areas of the state already had their wettest autumn on record, because September and October were out of the norm. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota…The Challenges Don’t Stop with the Storm
Published October 14, 2019
At Leeds, North Dakota, rancher Erika Kenner continues to dig out from the storm that left over two feet of snow in places. The recent snow and rain have been a change in pace for Kenner Simmental Ranch. "We were…Post-Blizzard Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
Published October 14, 2019
To aid in post-blizzard recovery efforts, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a missing and found livestock report to help match animals with producers. “This has been a devastating storm for so many farm and ranch families across the…