Archive for the "drought" Tag

A high-pressure ridge moving throughout the South and Midwest has brought record-breaking heat to much of the country. Accompanied by unprecedented flooding […]

For the first time since November, less than 50% of the continental U.S. is in moderate- or D1-drought conditions. However, forecasts aren’t […]

The state of pastures and rangeland in the western U.S. is starkly different from what is typical this time of year. The […]

Preparing and managing your pastures for drought conditions starts early in the spring. With more and more producers falling victim to increasingly […]

For drought-plagued producers in the Western U.S., this year cowherd management involves tough decisions around reducing herd numbers. Most of cow-calf producers […]

Adding to the list of global supply chain concerns, Brazil’s ongoing drought has elevated, threatening its top grain-producing state. Facing its driest […]

Powerful wind gusts have plagued farmers and ranchers this spring, but are they more of a nuisance this year than in the […]

Many would think back-to-back blizzards and torrential rains in drought-stricken North Dakota would come as a positive sign. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, […]

While most states experience later-than-normal plantings, all eyes turn toward weather forecasts in anticipation of long-awaited spring fieldwork. But how accurate is […]

All eight major fertilizers rose to even higher prices this month compared to March. Phosphorus fertilizer was 8% more expensive than last […]