Articles tagged under: weather
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…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…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…Governor Burgum Planning Townhall Meetings with Farmers
Published October 17, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning a series of townhall meetings across the state to get a look at conditions and hear from impacted farmers and ranchers. A schedule is still being finalized, but the meetings will likely begin…Amidst a Tough Harvest, Agriculture Asks for Disaster Aid
Published October 17, 2019
“This is one of the most challenging harvests North Dakota farmers have ever faced.” Those words come from North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland, who says conditions aren’t getting any easier. Extreme moisture has resulted in quality issues,…Thune Seeks Improvements in Weather Forecasting
Published October 16, 2019
South Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced legislation to improve weather forecasting models and make NOAA’s current and future models more accessible to outside experts. Thune said farmers and ranchers depend on the accuracy of weather forecasts and it is…A Tricky Harvest Forecast
Published October 1, 2019
Nailing down an extended weather pattern for fall harvest is a little harder than usual this season. Nutrien Ag Solutions atmospheric scientist Eric Snodgrass says it has been a very active weather pattern. "The trough we've been seeing persistently on…The Market Needs Confirmation of Lower Crop Numbers
Published September 4, 2019
CHS Hedging market analyst Steve Wagner thinks weather is a bigger factor for the Northern Plains than the rest of the Corn Belt. "Nerves get jangled when the wheat harvest moves into September. As far as moisture, we're sitting very…Rains Hit Midwest, But More Moisture Needed
Published August 13, 2019
Crop progress and the weather will continue to be the focus for the markets moving forward. World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner says in the last week, Illinois received some much-needed rains. "Not everyone was treated equally, but…