Articles tagged under: weather
June Weather Could Bring Some Relief to Dry Areas
Published May 30, 2019
While wet weather continues to plague much of the Midwest, parts of North Dakota, northwest Minnesota and Canada’s Central Prairies remain on the dry side. World Weather, Incorporated senior ag meteorologist Drew Lerner says that June will bring some change…First Quarter Earnings Drop for ADM
Published April 29, 2019
First quarter earnings for ADM totaled $233 million, down from $393 million the previous year. Revenue was also down from $15.5 billion in 2018, reported at $15.3 billion. The company says poor weather conditions in North America hurt operating profit…Ag Economist: Farmers Need Disaster Assistance
Published April 16, 2019
U.S. farmers and ranchers weathered several major disasters in 2018 and 2019, including wildfires, severe winter storms and major flooding. "The total economic contribution of agriculture in disaster-impacted areas is about $84 billion and 419,000 ag-related jobs," says American Farm…Markets Shifts Focus to U.S. Planting
Published April 1, 2019
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says traders will now focus on planting weather and the final acreage report in June. "We absorb these numbers, it's what USDA gave us and it's the hand we've been dealt," says Strommen.…Warm and Wet Weather Forecast for April
Published April 1, 2019
It’s beginning to feel and look more like spring outside, and farmers are starting to prepare for the 2019 planting season. According to Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass, this April will be much different than last year.…Flooding in Parts of South Dakota
Published March 14, 2019
In addition to the wintery mix, parts of South Dakota started to flood Wednesday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former United Soybean Board Chair Lewis Bainbridge said there's been an incredible amount of moisture floating through and off onto the…More Snow in the Short-Term
Published March 11, 2019
Commodity Weather Group Meteorologist Dave Streit says more snow is likely across a portion of the Northern Plains mid-week. The system will likely impact the region Wednesday. "It doesn't look as bad as it did last week, but there will…Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages
Published March 11, 2019
Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…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…