Articles tagged under: drought
Soil Moisture Recharge Needed
Published November 4, 2024
Despite all the rain that fell on the Northern Plains earlier this year, it was a very dry harvest season. As a result, the soil moisture profile is fairly parched. "It will surprise nobody that really the top say six-to-ten…Rain Clouds MIA in Western NoDak
Published November 1, 2024
Robert Ferebee, who farms at Halliday, North Dakota, only saw rain once during harvest season. "We just completed the corn crop and the corn was very really poor. We had no rain, we had an inch of rain from July…From Flooding to Drought
Published October 27, 2024
For the third year in a row, low water levels are affecting the transportation system. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is surprised after the wet conditions early in the season. "We had a considerable amount of precipitation throughout…Favorable Forecast Boosts Brazil’s Crop Planting Prospects
Published October 16, 2024
After a long year with severe drought conditions, Brazil is finally entering its wet season. Nutrien Ag Solutions Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass says Brazil's forecast is looking good for planting. "We are expecting more rain early in the growing…Drought Conditions Improve
Published June 21, 2024
Drought conditions have improved this year. "It was very encouraging to see the spring rainfall," said Mark Brusberg, chief meteorologist, USDA. "Getting rain in the spring is a bit of a dual-edged sword. They have moisture for germination, but it…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…BND Loans Help Replenish ND Cattle Herds
Published December 27, 2023
The Bank of North Dakota’s Livestock Rebuilder’s Loan Program is responsible for 16,000 head of cattle being added in the state over the past two years. The program was developed to strengthen North Dakota’s livestock industry after the 2021 drought…Contact FSA Office Regarding Disaster Relief
Published November 29, 2023
Every Minnesota county is included in at least one disaster declaration from this past year, with drought, excessive rain, snow, hail and high winds triggering the disaster program assistance. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Whitney Place is encouraging farmers…‘Sign Me Up Again’
Published October 16, 2023
David Arends is working on sugarbeet harvest near Shelly, Minnesota. Temperatures have been favorable for lifting beets. Arends is surprised with his sugarbeet, wheat and corn yields. “Sign me up again," said Arends. "If we can get this kind of…