The science of monitoring our climate with guest Daryl Ritchison

By Don Kinzler and John Lamb Today at 9:26 AM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Monitoring our region's rainfall, soil moisture and scores of other data points is a crucial job for our region's agriculture, and it falls to Daryl Ritchison. In this episode, Daryl joins Don and John to discuss his roles as director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network and the state climatologist for the state of North Dakota. His work provides insights for our region's agricultural economy, but much of it applies to our gardens as well. ADVERTISEMENT More from John Lamb Advice for overwintering your plants Nov 1 Nothing says 'fall' quite like a pumpkin Oct 25 A checklist for your autumn garden Oct 18 Take a stroll through an interactive arboretum Oct 11 Harvesting your fall veggies Sep 27 Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags GARDENING By Don Kinzler Don Kinzler, a lifelong gardener, is the horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. Readers can reach him at [email protected] . Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Community Today in History: Nov. 8, 1956 - City gasoline prices down 10h ago · By Staff reports Lifestyle Mulch around a panicle hydrangea is the best winter protection 1d ago · By Don Kinzler Lifestyle What if this winter’s forecast holds true? 1d ago · By Don Kinzler ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Local Teen Dungeons and Dragons clubs in Greater Grand Forks promoting socialization and teamwork 4h ago · By Jordan Rusche North Dakota North Dakota traffic victims to be remembered 4h ago · By Staff reports Local Future of air warfare includes merger of manned and unmanned aircraft 4h ago · By Delaney Otto Subscribers Only UND Hockey NCHC to review Adam Benák's slash on Cody Croal 9h ago · By Brad Elliott Schlossman