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With 80% of the state in severe drought conditions and 16.9% of the state in extreme drought conditions, farmers in North Dakota are worried about their livelihoods. Lower snowfall and
Extended drought in North Dakota could threaten farmers this season Dylan Sherman BISMARCK — Lower snowfall and rain this year has brought about drought conditions in North Dakota, which could be an issue for farmers in the spring. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said there are varying degrees of drought throughout the state. “Central-west toward the northern part of the state is probably the most severe,” he said. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Index, 84.5% of North Dakota is dealing with a severe drought, up from 80.1% a week ago. Severe drought inclu...