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Schau: Basis Levels May Tighten After Winter Thaw

Published January 30, 2026

Basis levels in the Northern Plains could feel some stress once the colder weather breaks. "Once we start seeing better temperatures, there's probably going to be quite a bit of grain moving to town as farmers try to get more…

Spring Green-Up Will Reveal Extent of Wheat Damage

Published January 26, 2026

Cold weather and snow systems are impacting much of the US this week, with a big cold front gripping much of the northern half of the country, while the eastern half found itself buried under snow, leading to concerns over…

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…

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Published December 18, 2025

Northern cattle can handle most tough winter conditions, but NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says the up and down temperatures we’ve seen over the past week can be a problem. "When you ever have a weather event that…

Mixed Winter May Mean Mixed Insect Pressure This Spring

Published April 27, 2025

The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…

Harsh Winter May Boost Agriculture

Published November 25, 2024

Conduit Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass expects a cold winter. "I think we've got a strong chance of having more repeated intrusions to colder air and that means more snow." A cold winter with more snow can be good for…

October Heat May Predict Winter Trends

Published November 25, 2024

DTN Meteorologist John Baranick is part of a team of researchers looking at the effects a warm October has on winter weather. "They've noticed, at least over the last 20 years, warm Octobers have led to warm winters." Baranick is…

The Moisture is a Blessing and a Curse

Published April 14, 2022

While the moisture from the spring snow storm is a blessing for dry areas, it's also a curse for calving season. Williston, North Dakota farmer Ryan Ellis said it's sometimes necessary to lose a few calves to save the herd.…

Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning

Published December 21, 2020

For most cattle producers, weaning is in the books and pregnancy checking is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass. South Dakota State University…

Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions

Published December 18, 2020

This winter has been favorable for feeding cattle in the Northern Plains. But while the weather has been mild lately, winter-like weather is coming sooner rather than later. South Dakota State University Extension beef feedlot management associate Warren Rusche says…

Articles tagged under: winter

Schau: Basis Levels May Tighten After Winter Thaw

Spring Green-Up Will Reveal Extent of Wheat Damage

Cold Weather Challenges During Extreme Cold

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Mixed Winter May Mean Mixed Insect Pressure This Spring

Harsh Winter May Boost Agriculture

October Heat May Predict Winter Trends

The Moisture is a Blessing and a Curse

Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning

Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions

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