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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published April 5, 2021

Grain markets and Wall Street are starting the week higher. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has that story in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The drought, a dust-up between Russia and the…

The Dakotas are Dry

Published April 2, 2021

A lack of moisture and warmer than normal temperatures are causing extreme drought conditions to expand across the Dakotas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions now extend from border to border across 29 central and western counties…

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Drought Conditions Creating Nervousness Among Cattle Producers

Published March 29, 2021

Farmers and ranchers are nervous as spring nears as drought conditions have not receded in many areas. Near New Rockford, North Dakota, that dryness is very concerning for Rhein Valley Farm’s Jeff Schafer. Schafer, who runs a 400-head Angus cow-calf…

Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota

Published March 25, 2021

While drought conditions in Minnesota and South Dakota remain unchanged from the previous week, extreme and severe drought conditions are expanding in North Dakota. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought conditions stretch upward from Billings County into…

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Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas

Published March 18, 2021

Ranchers should expect delays in grass development this spring due to drought conditions since last fall, according to NDSU Extension livestock specialists. Typically, cool-season grasses initiate growth from tillers established in the previous growing season. However, drought stress last fall…

Snow Events May Not Be Enough to Improve Dry Conditions

Published March 11, 2021

Drought conditions increased in the previous week across the Northern Plains, but the recent snow events aren't factored into the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the dryness could improve, but this information will need…

Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring

Published March 11, 2021

Typically, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s status doesn’t change much over winter, but that’s not the case for South Dakota this year. "We were much drier than average and drought continued to spread. Statewide, we only had one inch of moisture…

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Drought Conditions Vary in the Red River Valley

Published March 11, 2021

Agronomist Sarah Lovas is not concerned about drought conditions near Hillsboro yet. "South of Hillsboro, our last six inch rain was the second week in August. We have a lot of subsoil moisture. We will need rains to help the…

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Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought

Published March 8, 2021

As dry conditions persist, livestock producers in the Northern Plains are preparing for those drought conditions as spring turnout nears. NDSU Extension rangeland and forage specialist Kevin Sedivec encourages those producers concerned about drought to start thinking about annual forage…

Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring

Published February 18, 2021

In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…

Articles tagged under: drought

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

The Dakotas are Dry

Drought Conditions Creating Nervousness Among Cattle Producers

Extreme Drought Conditions Expand in North Dakota

Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas

Snow Events May Not Be Enough to Improve Dry Conditions

Timely Rains and Moisture Essential Going Into Spring

Drought Conditions Vary in the Red River Valley

Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought

Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring

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