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Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions

Published April 21, 2022

As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…

Consider Feed Alternatives

Published April 8, 2022

With alfalfa acres declining and drought intensifying, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Zac Carlson is advising ranchers to consider other options. "North Dakota is fortunate that we have quite a few alternatives. Distillers' grains, wet corn gluten feed, wheat mids, sunflower…

Drought-Related Herd Reduction is Evident

Published April 8, 2022

Last year's drought brought more cows to the sales barn. With conditions still dry, the number cows heading to auction are rising again. "We just saw some guys selling bred cows this week and they're going to keep coming unless…

No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief

Published April 8, 2022

Minnesota lawmakers could not reach an agreement on a drought relief package before leaving for spring break. Now, lawmakers from both chambers will meet in conference when they return to St. Paul on April 19. Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and…

Drought Concern Voiced by MN Teenager

Published April 6, 2022

Addy Hillman, who is part of her family’s cow-calf operation south of Brainerd, is worried about the dry conditions. "Personally, our area was heavily affected by the drought and we had to sell 75 percent of herd because we had…

Alarming Forecast

Published April 4, 2022

NDSU Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says the three-month outlook for the North Dakota is worrisome. "If we look into next growing season from June to August, we will see the same pattern of above normal and normal temperatures and below normal…

Drought Conditions Expand in the Region

Published April 4, 2022

More than 72 percent of North Dakota is classified as being in moderate to extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s a six percent increase in the past week. Extreme drought conditions persist in the northwestern part of…

Drought Relief Heard in Senate Finance Committee

Published March 23, 2022

The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the drought assistance bill. Agriculture Committee Chair Torrey Westrom described it as "a shot in the arm for our farm community." This assistance would primarily go to livestock and specialty crop farmers. Agriculture Commissioner…

Petersen: Drought Package Needs to Move This Week

Published February 21, 2022

An attempt to attach a DNR drought relief package to a proposal to assist farmers and ranchers is facing opposition in the Minnesota Legislature. The conflict centers on combining assistance for agriculture with support for a state agency. During the…

Sundin Sponsoring Drought Relief Bill

Published February 11, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal includes $10 million in drought relief. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is frustrated with the lack of action on the overall spending plan. "Some of the folks are dragging their feet on that;…

Articles tagged under: drought

Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions

Consider Feed Alternatives

Drought-Related Herd Reduction is Evident

No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief

Drought Concern Voiced by MN Teenager

Alarming Forecast

Drought Conditions Expand in the Region

Drought Relief Heard in Senate Finance Committee

Petersen: Drought Package Needs to Move This Week

Sundin Sponsoring Drought Relief Bill

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