Replanting Was a Necessity
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…
Articles tagged under: wind
Another Rough Year for Kansas Wheat
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
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
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
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
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
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…
