Operators bringing CRP land into crop production will have to decide what management system to use on these fields.

Planting summer annual forage crops could be an option where moisture is adequate for emergence or rain still may come.

Dry conditions likely will persist throughout the summer.

NDSU Extension specialists offer livestock producers suggestions for dealing with drought.

The FeedList is a resource for feed sellers and buyers.

Fourteen counties have exceptional drought status.

Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.

Water management is key to reducing soil salinity.