Drought Hits Farmers at Critical Crop Time | Fargo News

Farmers in Cass and Clay counties are facing a critical drought that’s hitting hardest in the Red River Valley—forcing tough, early-season decisions like harvesting corn for grain or chopping it for silage. The dry spell is spreading, with severe drought already gripping areas around Bemidji and Park Rapids, stretching toward the Boundary Waters. Growers like Jayson Aakre in Rollag are under immense pressure as crops struggle through heat and lack of rain, especially during vital pollination stages. The U.S. Drought Monitor will track the situation as conditions continue to evolve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dad8a946f66c2b41