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Northern Plains Spring Forecast

Published February 14, 2022

World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner expects to see moisture coming across the Northern Plains this spring. "There will be a cool bias to start in the eastern part of the Dakotas and Minnesota, but it will be…

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

Published December 1, 2021

High fertilizer prices are expected to stick around for the next six months. A new report from CoBank shows record general inflation, higher natural gas prices, tight global nitrogen supplies and strong farmer demand will all continue to contribute to…

Farmers Will Adapt to Drier Conditions As Needed

Published April 2, 2021

In the Lakota, North Dakota area, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says the drier conditions aren’t influencing major fieldwork decisions yet. "If we are still in this arid, dry scenario after Easter, farmers may make some changes. There may…

Prairie Wildfires Return

Published March 30, 2021

Following two excessively wet, cool springs in the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, prairie wildfire season is back. The warmer-than-normal temperatures, combined with dryness and strong wind gusts, brought a greater risk for fires across the Northern Plains. National Weather Service…

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Dry Conditions to Worsen Across Northern Plains

Published March 29, 2021

Dry conditions are expected to worsen across the Northern Plains in the short-term because of above average temperatures and a lack of moisture. Moisture is in the forecast for next week, but more will be needed. "The second week model…

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Why the Recent Run-up in Fertilizer Prices?

Published March 18, 2021

Fertilizer prices are on the rise as the spring planting season nears. Large demand and supply strains are part of the reason. In some instances, anhydrous ammonia prices have nearly doubled since fall 2020. "It's as big of an 180…

Lack of Moisture Lingers in Farmers’ Minds

Published March 8, 2021

It feels like spring here at the beginning of March. This warm weather has woke farmers up, and agriculture retailers, agronomists and those alike. Based at Devils Lake, North Dakota, Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says dryness continues…

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Farmers are Optimistic as Spring Planting Nears

Published March 5, 2021

Compared to last couple years, there is more optimism as farmers prepare to plant this year’s crop. Based at Britton, South Dakota, Full Circle Ag agronomy location manager Joe Gustafson says he hasn’t seen optimism like this in a while.…

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The Grain Market’s Attention Shifts to U.S. Acreage

Published March 1, 2021

As March begins and spring planting gets closer, Ever.Ag President Mike North says acreage discussions are top-of-mind. "We got the USDA's expectations at the Ag Outlook Forum. The combined corn and soybean acreage will be the highest on record if…

Prevent Plant a Reality for Some, Others Got Crop In Ok

Published June 7, 2020

The central and northern Red River Valley experienced a wet fall, delaying harvest and for some, spring planting. Prevent plant will be a reality for some farmers. However, Mayville, North Dakota farmer Brent Kohls got all of his corn harvested,…

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Northern Plains Spring Forecast

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

Farmers Will Adapt to Drier Conditions As Needed

Prairie Wildfires Return

Dry Conditions to Worsen Across Northern Plains

Why the Recent Run-up in Fertilizer Prices?

Lack of Moisture Lingers in Farmers’ Minds

Farmers are Optimistic as Spring Planting Nears

The Grain Market’s Attention Shifts to U.S. Acreage

Prevent Plant a Reality for Some, Others Got Crop In Ok

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