Articles tagged under: weather
Farmers Sharpen Up Their Soybean Marketing Tools
Published July 26, 2019
Farmers heard more about the current market environment, the fall weather outlook, basis and more during a seminar hosted by the North Dakota Soybean Council. When soybean prices aren't ideal, Colfax farmer Jay Myers, who represents North Dakota on the…An Early Fall Frost – Yes or No?
Published July 22, 2019
There is talk that an early frost could be in the fall forecast. Some forecasters say yes, while others say no. That fall forecast is challenging to accurately forecast. According to Nutrien Senior Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, it can be…Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay
Published July 19, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…Kennedy, MN Area Remains on the Dry Side
Published July 5, 2019
Kennedy, Minnesota farmer Rob Rynning says conditions are dry in the northwest corner of the state. Those dry conditions are bringing out the bugs. "Most everybody had at least one post-emergence insecticide application for flea beetles," says Rynning. "We're starting…Farmers Continue to Battle Wet Conditions in Central ND
Published July 5, 2019
Wednesday morning, Wimbledon, North Dakota farmer Joe Ericson had over an inch of rain in the gauge. That rain added to already saturated soils in the central part of the state. Ericson says both the soybeans and corn are behind.…Heat Units Needed to Get the Soybeans ‘Back on Track’
Published July 5, 2019
Based at Lakota, North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says it’s going to take nice weather this month to get the soybeans back on track. "It's going to take some 80-90 degree days. I'm not overly concerned at…The Potential for a Short Growing Season
Published July 3, 2019
With a delayed crop, a long growing season will be needed. That may be a challenge. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, data is causing concern. "There are three weather cycles playing out right now including…A Variable Weather Pattern
Published June 13, 2019
Variable is becoming a key term when describing the weather pattern this spring into the summer months. Different parts of North Dakota are experiencing different levels of moisture. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says, generally, south of…ND Stockmen’s Holds Spring Roundup Meetings
Published June 10, 2019
Well over 100 cattlemen from northeast North Dakota gathered in Leeds Friday evening for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association District 1 Roundup. It was a time for cattlemen to hear from industry leaders and professionals, as well as reflect on…