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BISMARCK, N.D. – There are now 16 premises affected by anthrax in southwest North Dakota; 15 laboratory-confirmed cases and one probable case based on clinical signs. One confirmed case is in eastern Hettinger County with the remaining cases in Grant County. The cases were confirmed by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. “The […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – Drought conditions in portions of North Dakota and Northern Montana are forcing some ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Currently 31% of North Dakota and 38% of Montana are experiencing some level of drought with several counties in the northern tiers of both states experiencing […]
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska has struggled with drought, but recent rains are heralding change. A report from the UNL Drought Mitigation Center reveals that, currently, 64% of the state experienced some form of drought. This is a decline from the previous year when the state was 77% drought-stricken. The good news doesn’t end there: only […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Recent rainfall in our area, totaling as much as seven inches in some areas, has brought relief from drought conditions. Meteorologist Matthew Bunkers from the Rapid City National Weather Service explains that the steady and prolonged nature of the rainfall allowed the water to soak into the ground, replenishing creeks, streams, […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Over the past several days, hundreds of dead fish have piled up on the rocks of a low head dam on the east side of Huron. A spokesperson for South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks confirmed Tuesday that the pileup of dead fish at the James River dam in Huron this […]
RAPID CITY, SD – The western side of Pennington County doesn’t have enough water to last through an extended drought, according to a 2019 study by the South Dakota School of Mines. The region, which includes Rapid City, relies on ground and surface water to supply its city populations, commercial districts and agricultural needs. But […]
OMAHA , NE — Farmers and ranchers who have missed out on disaster or pandemic aid from the past two years will get another opportunity to demonstrate their losses and file a claim with USDA. Producers should start getting their tax or financial records ready if they have been left out of the early pots […]
MITCHELL, SD – This year’s drought will have an impact one of South Dakota’s most famous tourist attractions. The outside murals on the Corn Palace visited by over 500,000 people annually in Mitchell will not be changed this year due to lack of usable corn, according to Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway. “The quantity of […]
Just as corn and soybean harvests are ramping up, commercial barges on the southern stretches of the Mississippi River came to a standstill last week. Ongoing drought in portions of the Midwest and West have brought the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to historic lows, limiting the transport of crops and inputs in both directions. The inability to […]
LINCOLN, NE – Many areas of Nebraska and surrounding states are experiencing drought and lack of water for irrigation. What are the alternatives and considerations when grain harvest won’t be a viable option? When harvesting drought-stressed corn to feed, consider: Insurance. First, before any actions are taken, file a claim and discuss the options with your […]
