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Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Published January 25, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe recommends taking extra time to care for your cattle during extreme cold. "The main thing you've got to look out for is to make sure there's adequate bedding and windbreak protection and then…

No USDA Support for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland

Published August 19, 2025

The controversy over solar and wind projects on productive farm ground has gone to a new level. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins went to social media and said USDA will no longer support these projects. In a tweet, Rollins said ‘millions…

Replanting Was a Necessity

Published June 26, 2024

Heavy rains over the past month have washed away much of the hard work done by Cleveland, North Dakota farmer Ryan Wanzek. "We finished up planting and then got a wind event and a major rain event; we ended up…

Another Rough Year for Kansas Wheat

Published April 11, 2024

The winter wheat in Kansas is working its way out of dormancy, but the crop is off to a rough start. "We're pretty far ahead of schedule as far as spring greening up is concerned, especially in the southern one-third…

Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control

Published May 31, 2023

Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says steady winds forced some farmers to change their planting tactics. Many fields saw less groundwork to preserve moisture. Spraying has also seen delays. “We’re trying to get burndowns applied in amongst the…

A Closer Look at Friday’s High Wind Reports

Published July 25, 2022

Friday night’s high wind gusts range from 55 miles per hour in Crary, North Dakota to 80 miles per hour in Pekin, North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, Michigan recorded 56 miles per hour wind gusts.…

Historic December Winds Hammer KS Winter Wheat

Published December 16, 2021

While the Northern Plains endured wintery conditions this week, up to 90 mile per hour wind gusts moved through the Central Plains on Wednesday, impacting winter wheat. Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin called this a historic event. "There was lots…

High Winds are “Catastrophic” for Soil Health

Published March 31, 2021

These high winds are catastrophic when it comes to soil erosion and overall health. Thankfully, farming practices have changed since the dust bowl of the 1930s. If that weren’t the case, Centrol Crop Consulting agronomist Lee Briese says the impacts…

Brutal Winds and Cool Temps Sweep Across the Northern Plains

Published March 30, 2021

Brutal winds the week of March 29 stretched far beyond the Northern Plains. According to World Weather Incorporated Senior Agricultural Meteorologist Drew Lerner, the highest wind gusts on Monday were seen west of the Dakotas. "Ninety mile-per-hour winds were seen…

Articles tagged under: wind

Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

No USDA Support for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland

Replanting Was a Necessity

Another Rough Year for Kansas Wheat

Working on ‘Plan C’ for Weed Control

A Closer Look at Friday’s High Wind Reports

Historic December Winds Hammer KS Winter Wheat

High Winds are “Catastrophic” for Soil Health

Brutal Winds and Cool Temps Sweep Across the Northern Plains

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