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Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains

Published June 24, 2021

Dry conditions continue to expand across Minnesota and South Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, severe drought conditions are expanding in the northwestern part of Minnesota, across portions of Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Norman, Mahnomen, Clearwater and Hubbard…

Johnson: Open CRP for Haying and Grazing

Published June 23, 2021

Higher commodity prices don’t mean much if you can’t grow a crop. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson said that is a reality during this drought. "People are really starting to hurt out there." The South Dakota congressional delegation is urging…

Drought Remains the Ongoing Issue

Published June 20, 2021

The drought remains an ongoing issue for farmers this year. "There's a double whammy going on right now in the Northern Plains," explained Dennis Todey, director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub. "There's a lack of rain and then, there's been very…

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A Dire Prediction

Published June 18, 2021

North Dakota has a cow herd that is just shy of one-million head. Pleasant Lake, North Dakota rancher Scott Shively spoke at the town hall meeting in Rugby and said the drought could result in a dramatic plunge in those…

Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings

Published June 18, 2021

Without additional flexibility from the Risk Management Agency, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum believes the state is facing a disaster of historic proportions. One-hundred percent of the state is in some stage of drought, destroying the grass and hay supply.…

Drought Conditions Increase Slightly in MN and SD

Published June 17, 2021

Dry conditions continue to expand across much of the Northern Plains. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, in Minnesota, severe drought is expanding slightly, now including Polk and Norman counties. For South Dakota, moderate to extreme drought categories are…

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Lawmakers Seek Early Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres

Published June 16, 2021

The congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota are asking USDA to allow emergency haying and grazing on CRP ground before August 1. In separate statements, both delegations said this action would provide much-needed forage and reduce the need…

Burgum Hears from ND Farmers and Ranchers About Drought

Published June 15, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum met with agriculture groups in the Red River Valley on Monday afternoon to hear more about the dry conditions. The governor has already declared a statewide drought disaster, and there are drought resources available from…

Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns

Published June 15, 2021

The far eastern portion of North Dakota may not be in extreme drought, but conditions are severe for Lamoure County, North Dakota farmer Kasey Bitz. "Livestock producers are counting hay supplies and silage piles, wondering when they'll get back to…

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Cow-Calf Pair Sales Slow Down at Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange

Published June 14, 2021

Since early May, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange in Dickinson, North Dakota has been selling cow-calf pairs due to the drought. "It's slowed down compared to May, with a few sales with 500-to-700 pairs. We hope we're close to where the calves…

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Dry Conditions Continue to Expand in Northern Plains

Johnson: Open CRP for Haying and Grazing

Drought Remains the Ongoing Issue

A Dire Prediction

Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings

Drought Conditions Increase Slightly in MN and SD

Lawmakers Seek Early Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres

Burgum Hears from ND Farmers and Ranchers About Drought

Eastern North Dakota Producers Voice Dry Condition Concerns

Cow-Calf Pair Sales Slow Down at Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange

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