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Letter: The problems in ag are bigger than 'paper cuts"
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (259+ words) Letter: The problems in ag are bigger than 'paper cuts' Agweek Letter: The problems in ag are bigger than 'paper cuts' North Dakota farmer Charles Linderman argues the problems in agriculture are bigger than "paper cuts" and Ag Commissioner Doug…...
Agri-Weather outlook with Lydia Blume - Agweek | #1 source for agriculture news, farming, markets
16+ hour, 26+ min ago (23+ words) Agri-Weather outlook with Lydia Blume Agweek Agri-Weather outlook with Lydia Blume Join WDAY's Lydia Blume for the latest agri-weather outlook....
Despite rainfall, 'abnormally dry' and drought conditions hang on for now
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (428+ words) As rain moves across the region this week, U. S. Drought Monitor forecasts remain bullish on moisture impacts. National Weather Service hydrologist Allen Schlag explained that, while regular rain may prevent most areas from worsening, it is not predicted to pull affected…...
Creating long-term, structural demand for corn
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (271+ words) Developing new, structural demand for corn and ethanol is critical to Minnesota corn farmers. That's especially true now, as analysts projects that corn yields will continue rising and while demand for ethanol and livestock feed plateaus. That's why the Minnesota…...
Proactive herd management more important than ever in times of drought
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (342+ words) As drought continues to spread and the summer months get more intense, cattle producers should be mindful about setting their herd up for success. While North Dakota started out 2026 with plenty of moisture, a dry spring has increased drought and…...
Wind damage in Highmore SD, June 29, 2026
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (29+ words) Agweek Wind damage in Highmore SD, June 29, 2026. Contributed by Stuart Smith....
131-mile-per-hour winds rip through Highmore, South Dakota, Monday morning
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (138+ words) HIGHMORE, S. D. " A devastating windstorm ripped through central South Dakota on the morning of June 29. According to the South Dakota State University Mesonet, at 6: 25 a. m. wind gusts were reported at 131 miles per hour, with the wind speed at 76 miles per hour. Rainfall…...
A year later, we still dread the clouds
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (367+ words) I rarely remember what I was doing on a particular date. What did I do on my last birthday? Probably ate a steak? I'm not really sure. Where was I when I learned about some significant world event? With the…...
How to report your conditions to the U. S. Drought Monitor
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (282+ words) The U. S. Drought Monitor releases an updated report of drought conditions across the U. S. every Thursday, and it's far more than a guessing game by climate scientists. Anyone can provide a CMOR via an online survey. The survey is a mix of…...
Agweek TV Full Show: More drones, alpacas, vaccines and drought response in the region
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (117+ words) Agweek Agweek TV Full Show: More drones, alpacas, vaccines and drought response in the region More operators of drones and more acres are seeing applications from drones. Take a walk with alpacas. A domestic avian vaccine gains ground. Drought advancements…...