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A Wet Short-Term Weather Outlook for Region

Published March 23, 2020

The short-term outlook for the Northern Plains is wet. That’s according to USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey. "There's still a chunk of crops sitting the fields. Despite recent dryness in the last 30 days, the underlying issues are…

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Spring Outlook for the Northern Plains Appears Wet

Published March 10, 2020

Spring is nearing as the ground starts to thaw and the snow melts. What does the spring forecast have in store for the Northern Plains? South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there is a period within…

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Ritchison: Spring Outlook Like Current Weather

Published March 5, 2020

North Dakota Ag Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison’ s spring outlook looks a lot like the current weather pattern. "As we go into spring, I think we'll find a scenario where we stay in this pattern, but probably because we…

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Ritchison Breaks Down the Wild Weather of Fall 2019

Published February 24, 2020

While many farmers are trying to leave 2019 in the past, it's still important to talk about the wild weather that happened last fall. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network director Daryl Ritchison says there were indications of a wetter than…

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What Does La Nina Mean for the Northern Plains?

Published February 15, 2020

According to Creighton University Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor emeritus Dr. Art Douglas, the wet weather pattern impacting the north central portion of the U.S. is starting to fade as La Nina develops. Douglas says data from the past seven…

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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…

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A Stretch of Warmer Weather in Store for the Northern Plains

Published December 19, 2019

A string of warmer weather is in store for the Dakotas and Minnesota. That's according to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner. The last of the bitterly cold occurred mid-week and the warmer temperatures should stick around for…

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With Weather Challenges, Watch Weaned Calves Closely

Published December 1, 2019

Cattle producers should keep a close eye on freshly weaned calves with the tough weather conditions. A lot of the challenges started in the spring, when calves were born in the rain, snow and cold. Some calves may not have…

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A Wet Fall and Markets Points of Discussion for SD Stockgrowers

Published November 2, 2019

Compared to 2018, it’s been a better year for South Dakota cattle producers. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson says while there were some minor delays, western South Dakota is looking at a bumper hay crop. The current…

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Wetter Than Normal Winter Predicted

Published October 23, 2019

Above normal rain and snow is causing flooding, high river levels and abnormally wet ground this fall. National Weather Service Deputy Chief for Weather Services in the central region Kelly Allen says a wetter than normal winter is expected, especially…

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