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Drought Risk Still Looms

Published May 1, 2026

Lingering cold weather could slow planting and crop progress. "As we start to find some drier windows moving forward, getting it early May, the risk of having some colder air around is still significant," reports Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow,…
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Rippey: Weak La Niña May Ease by Spring

Published December 7, 2025

USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says a developing La Niña pattern points to a colder-than-normal winter for the northern tier of the country. Speaking at the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting in Fargo, Rippey said the pattern has already taken…
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Winter Weather Outlook

Published November 29, 2023

North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says the El Nino may not be as warm and dry as some might expect. “I always remind people that only works two out of three times.” It depends on how El…
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Assistance Available for Ranchers Impacted by Weather

Published April 16, 2018

Cattle producers in the Northern Plains have lost calves with the winter weather continuing into the 2018 calving season. North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock systems specialist Karl Hoppe says producers may be eligible for losses through the Livestock…
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