Articles tagged under: snow
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…A Struggle with the Snow
Published November 26, 2018
Farmers in the Cooperstown, North Dakota area continue to struggle with harvest. Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says there is corn and some soybeans left in fields. While corn can be harvested over the snow, soybeans have been a…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…Drier Weather Welcomed After Recent Snowfall
Published October 14, 2018
This past week, snow was the story in the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. While three-to-seven inches were common in many areas, over a foot of snow fell in a narrow band ranging from south of Valley City to north…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 12, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. A combination of rain and snow is delaying harvest throughout much of the dry edible bean growing areas in the Northern Plains. Hear more…Icy Roads Expected, Drier This Weekend Near Aberdeen
Published October 10, 2018
National Weather Service-Aberdeen meteorologist Aaron Dye says there’s about two inches of snow on the ground as of mid-morning in Aberdeen. Other nearby spots have up to five inches of snow. "Wednesday night we might see some icy roads as…