Articles tagged under: snow
Farmers and Ranchers Battle the Blizzard
Published October 11, 2019
Winter arrived early in the Northern Plains, which has ranchers tending extra to livestock and farmers leaving unharvested crops in fields. Located south of Devils Lake, North Dakota, New Rockford farmer and rancher Jeff Schafer is battling less than ideal…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…Another Winter Storm to Impact the Midwest
Published April 9, 2019
Yet another winter storm is set to hit parts of the Great Plains and Midwest tomorrow and Thursday. Weather forecasters are calling for blizzard conditions and one to two feet of a snow in the same area that flooded in…Preparing for Spring Floods
Published March 18, 2019
Farmers and ranchers across the region are recovering from what South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards is calling a worst-case scenario. "We saw heavy rain on top of a greater-than-average snow pack last week, which was on…Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages
Published March 11, 2019
Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…Winter Weather Hits Region over the Weekend
Published March 11, 2019
Over the weekend, yet another winter storm impacted portions of the Northern Plains and the upper Midwest. According to World Weather Incorporated, five to twelve inches of snow fell in southern North Dakota and northern South Dakota into western and…Combating Cold Calving Conditions
Published February 28, 2019
The cold is no surprise for cattle producers who typically calve in January and February. However, the abundant snow and wind are creating challenges this calving season. To combat conditions, Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist, recommends…Reflecting on the ’18 Soybean Harvest
Published November 30, 2018
Colfax, North Dakota farmer Jay Myers is done with soybean harvest. Myers says it was a challenge to get the crop out of the field at the right moisture this year. "We did a lot of switching back and forth…The End of Harvest In Sight
Published November 26, 2018
The harvest end is in sight for farmers near Hillsboro, North Dakota. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says some farmers are facing challenges with harvesting soybeans in snow. "When snow gets in the hoppers or trucks, the grain bridges…