Bitter year likely for North Dakota Farmers

Many North Dakota farmers feel particularly vulnerable after this year’s early spring floods, and worry that a productive year may not be in the forecast. A wet fall followed by a harsh winter brought conditions reminiscent of 1997, which saw a harvest slashed by spring blizzards and record flooding. All bets rest on spring weather for these farmers, since more flooding might bar planting on most fields. Full story: The Bismarck Tribune