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Snodgrass Watching Dry Conditions in Northern Plains

Published January 22, 2021

The Northern Plains is starting the year in drought conditions. Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass is closely watching the dryness and spring weather forecast. "If I was a farmer along the Red River Valley, it's unfortunate to…
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Snodgrass Closely Watching Dry Conditions

Published January 11, 2021

More than 60 percent of the United States is currently covered in some form of drought, including potato growing areas in North Dakota and Minnesota. Nutrien Ag Solutions Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass says at this point, there’s no solid evidence…
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Extreme Drought Showing Up in Central ND

Published December 4, 2020

The prolonged dry and unseasonably warm conditions worsened the ongoing drought into the extreme or D3 category in central North Dakota. "It's very unusual," said Adnan Akyuz, state climatologist, NDSU Extension. "In winter, we typically get into agricultural hibernation. The…
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Conserve Moisture for Next Year’s Crop

Published November 12, 2020

Heading into winter, abnormally dry conditions are commonplace across the region. Golden Harvest Agronomist Adam Aarestad recommends conserving moisture for next year’s crop. "I love the idea of keeping the ground covered whether it is a cover crop or residue…
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All Eyes on July 1 for Forage Production

Published June 26, 2020

A large part of western and central portions of North Dakota have experienced dry conditions this growing season. Those areas have received less than 50 percent of normal precipitation since April 1, with extremely dry areas receiving only 20-to-30 percent…
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Drought Expands Across the Northern Plains

Published June 26, 2020

The ever-increasing area of abnormally dry conditions, or D1 moderate drought, continues to stretch across North Dakota. Essentially, the western two-thirds of North Dakota are in one of two drought condition categories. As of Thursday, there is a small area…
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More Rain Needed Across Northern Plains

Published June 26, 2020

Recent rains are welcome in the drier areas of the Northern Plains, but Bismarck-based National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Abeling says these aren’t drought-ending rains. Two to three inches of rain would be helpful in the short-term, especially in the…
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