The major losses are $57.6 million to the crop sector, $50.9 million to households and $42.9 million to the retail trade sector.

Nearly 161,000 acres of cropland will be lost to the lake in 2013.

Approximately 10,000 acres of additional cropland is estimated to be lost for every 1 foot rise in the level of Devils Lake.

The center is holding an online information session and an in-person tour July 8.

Small grain diseases, on-farm research, grain bin safety and a crop market update will be among the topics.

A ribbon-cutting and tour of the new Wardner Agricultural Laboratory will kick-off the agronomy field day on July 17.

Don’t wait until the crop is in the bin because that may be too late.

Dry conditions likely will persist throughout the summer.

Drought conditions are statewide in North Dakota.

Canola has a nutrient content that’s similar to alfalfa.