DROUGHT
STAFF BLOG AG RIGHT Pick your poison
Farmers across the Upper Midwest are struggling with both drought and excess moisture this spring Some areas are so wet that farmers will have a tough time planting their crops before it gets too lat...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 1:38 PM
STORM TRACKER The Drought Ends?
In the past couple of weeks, the immediate Fargo Moorhead area has received 12-18 inches of snow. South and east of the metro, widespread 20-30 inches has fallen. The drought is therefore over, correc...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 12:05 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER USDA provides drought loans to farmers
Farmers in 26 Minnesota counties affected by drought are eligible for federal loans. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the loan program Friday, putting local Farm Service Agency offices in...
Posted on 10/26/12 at 11:43 AM
RURAL REFLECTIONS Farm Update
I like to give readers a little slice of the farm on occasion. Some people farmed much of their lives and then retired while others grew up on the farm so both groups have memories that occupy...
Posted on 9/1/12 at 7:20 AM
STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Living with Water: Your thoughts and experiences wanted.
It was almost hard to believe. Last month while we visited my husband's parents in Iowa, we ran into an old neighbor of theirs who has since moved to Texas. He and his wife moved there to be closer to...
Posted on 8/7/11 at 8:08 AM
Rain eases drought as Midwest corn harvest unfolds 
Recent rainfall came too late to help to the nation's withered corn crop already being harvested in many parts, but it kept drought conditions from worsening in several key Midwest and Plains states and should help other crops still maturing in the fields.
By Jim Suhr , September 13, 2012
Drought stable in SD, worsening in ND
Drought conditions have changed little in South Dakota over the week but have worsened in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , September 13, 2012
Minnesota offers flood aid to farmers in 15 counties
Minnesota is offering grants to farmers in 15 counties who suffered losses due to heavy rains and flooding in June.
By Associated Press , September 13, 2012
More ND counties declared drought disasters
Gov. Jack Dalrymple says more North Dakota counties have been declared agricultural disaster areas due to drought.
By Associated Press , September 12, 2012
Red River Valley communities continuing to study pipeline from Missouri River
Red River Valley communities are taking steps to proceed without federal help if necessary to build a pipeline to deliver Missouri River water in times of extended drought.
By Patrick Springer , September 12, 2012
Water backup plan could progress without feds
Moving Missouri River water to the Red River Valley to protect against extended droughts might have to happen without federal support.
By Patrick Springer , September 11, 2012
ND ag agency offers help in seeking disaster aid
North Dakota's Agriculture Department is offering help for farmers who are eligible to apply for federal disaster aid because of drought. Farmers and ranchers in a group of 16 eastern North Dakota counties may be able to apply.
By Associated Press , September 07, 2012
Parts of South Dakota now in exceptional drought
The southeastern corner of South Dakota and a small portion of the state's southwest have slipped into exceptional drought over the past week.
By Associated Press , September 06, 2012
Drought data show Minnesota getting drier
The latest data from the U.S. Drought monitor show that Minnesota is getting drier, especially southern Minnesota.
By Associated Press , September 06, 2012
Disaster declared in parts of ND due to drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared an agricultural disaster for some parts of North Dakota due to the drought.
By Associated Press , September 05, 2012
Drought among drains on Midwest economy
An August survey suggests that the continuing drought and lessening export demand for U.S. products are among the drains on the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states, according to a report released Tuesday.
By Associated Press , September 04, 2012
Drought conditions change little in the Dakotas
The severity of drought in the Dakotas has changed little over the past week. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor Map shows that about 61 percent of South Dakota is in severe or extreme drought, compared to about 60 percent last week.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2012
Dakotas ranchers get more drought relief from feds
Drought-stricken farmers and ranchers in the Dakotas are getting more help from the federal Agriculture Department.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2012
Drought worsens in Plains, despite cooler temps
On the day a new report suggested the nation's worst dry spell in at least a generation is deepening in America's breadbasket, Nelson said Thursday he expects to harvest anywhere from nothing to 43 bushels per acre on his unirrigated acreage.
By Jim Suhr , August 23, 2012
Drought conditions change little in Dakotas
The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that conditions in the Dakotas have changed little over the past week.
By Associated Press , August 23, 2012
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