The 2013 growing season was unusual for pasture production and quality across North Dakota.

Harvesting light test weight barley as a forage crop may be a viable option this year.

NDSU research shows light test-weight corn can be used as cattle feed.

An Excel program can give producers a quick estimate of payments.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.

NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.

Producers should be proactive in case drought is a problem this year.

Access to good-quality water could be a challenge this year.

Crop producers may be able to recoup some production costs by harvesting this year’s corn crop as silage.

Pine and spruce trees are showing signs of decline.