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Mar 14
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 1:18AM MDT until March 18 at 7:42AM MDT by NWS
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Flood Warning for… Rain and Snowmelt in… Lyon County in northwestern Iowa… Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa… Sioux County in northwestern Iowa…
Mar 14
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 12:13AM MDT until March 15 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS
…The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a flood warning for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska… James River At Mitchell Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Springfield …Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
Mar 13
Congressman Kind calls Trump budget “Dead on arrival”
A Wisconsin Congressman says President Trump’s budget proposal is going nowhere. “It’s dead on arrival. Republicans, Democrats alike are saying that. The time for any reform of these agriculture programs was when we were considering the farm bill.” Democrat Ron Kind of La Crosse tells Brownfield the way things work in Washington, it’s too late …
Mar 13
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 8:37PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY… * WHAT…Brief mixed precipitation will change to snow late tonight. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, with a glaze of ice possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE…Douglas, Sanborn, Aurora and Davison Counties.
Mar 13
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 7:30PM MDT until March 18 at 7:42AM MDT by NWS
…A FLOOD WARNING FOR RAIN AND SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR LYON…DICKINSON…SIOUX…OSCEOLA…CLAY…O`BRIEN… NOBLES…ROCK…JACKSON…DAVISON…DOUGLAS…MCCOOK…HANSON… HUTCHINSON…MINNEHAHA…LINCOLN AND TURNER COUNTIES… At 829 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported an area of very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have
Mar 13
Economist says no USMCA ratification might lead to recession
An ag economist says while many are focused on getting a trade deal with China, he’s concerned about something else. Dr. David Kohl from Virginia Tech tells Brownfield getting the new USMCA agreement ratified is vital. “This ratification of the agreement, if it doesn’t happen, it could push us into a recession.” Kohl says not …
Mar 13
Feeding the Economy to the tune of $7-Trillion a year
A first-of-its-kind study shows U.S. food and agriculture industries contribute more than $7-Trillion-dollars a year to the nation’s economy. John Bode, president of the Corn Refiners Association, speaking on behalf of the Feeding the Economy study, says the data was compiled on behalf of 23 national ag and food groups to speak in one voice, …
Mar 13
Weather prompts earlier than normal cattle trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, weather was the big driver behind cattle trade. Earlier than normal cash business and weak midday boxed beef limited any potential gains. April closed $.02 higher at $126.67 and June live cattle closed $.65 higher at $119.32. March feeder cattle closed $.25 higher at $141.55 and April feeder cattle closed …
Mar 13
Flood Watch issued March 13 at 4:34PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of southwest Minnesota and South Dakota, including the following areas, in southwest Minnesota, Cottonwood, Lincoln MN, Lyon MN, Murray, and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brule, Davison, Gregory, Hanson,
Mar 13
Mayor Bob Everson asks drivers to be careful
Due to the combination of rain and melting snow numerous streets in Mitchell are flooded and closed to traffic. Mayor Bob Everson is asking drivers to avoid driving through the orange cones around town marking streets that are closed to traffic. He’s also asking drivers to slow down on flooded streets that are open to …