Articles tagged under: weather
Late Spring Anticipated
Published March 3, 2019
Midwestern farmers were enjoying the Florida sunshine during Commodity Classic, but the conversation often turned to the difficult weather conditions at home. "Look at the Upper Midwest, we have a lot of snow on the ground and it is likely…A Slow Start to Spring
Published February 14, 2019
After a long, tough fall, farmers are hoping for an early spring. DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson did not paint a very optimistic picture during the Northern Corn and Soy Expo. "I'm concerned about spring being late to get underway; we've…Below Freezing Temperatures and Wind Chills Improve Going Into the Weekend
Published January 30, 2019
National Weather Service-Bismarck Meteorologist Todd Hamilton says threatening wind chills are expected throughout the day Wednesday in the eastern part of North Dakota. The actual air temperatures could be as low as 40 degrees below zero in the east, into…Top Stories of 2018
Published December 30, 2018
1. The Ongoing Trade War- The tit-for-tat trade spat between the U.S. and China dominated the agricultural news scene this past year. The tension began in March with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China responded…Climate Change is Good News for ND Ag
Published December 12, 2018
North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are benefiting from climate change. Agrible principle atmospheric scientist Eric Snodgrass says warmer overnight temperatures extends the frost-free season in this region. "That changes our strategy with the crops we grow, the timing for planting…Ritchison Expects ND Winter to be Similar to 2017/18
Published November 5, 2018
For the most part, November should bring close to average temperatures and precipitation. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Interim Director Daryl Ritchison wouldn't be surprised if the month finishes close to or a little above average. "However, one thing we…Weaning Delayed by Wet Conditions
Published November 2, 2018
At the beginning of October, Badger, Minnesota farmer and rancher Shayne Isane received over 10 inches of snow. Since then, a few rain showers have moved through as well. Typically, Isane has weaned calves by now, but the corrals are…Northern Plains Farmers Resume Harvest
Published October 16, 2018
After the bout of wet and cool weather, farmers in the Northern Plains are resuming harvest. "We had a good run on soybeans before that spell," says Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs. "The soybean yields have been average to…Drier Weather Welcomed After Recent Snowfall
Published October 14, 2018
This past week, snow was the story in the eastern Dakotas and northwest Minnesota. While three-to-seven inches were common in many areas, over a foot of snow fell in a narrow band ranging from south of Valley City to north…