Don’t wait until hay supplies run out to find other feeds.

Expanding drought conditions throughout North Dakota mean that both seed yields and quality may be affected.

Drought conditions this year may force cattle producers to look for alternative feed sources.

Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.

Alfalfa is one of the most economically important hay crops impacted by drought.

Drought may lead to widespread winter-killed alfalfa this year.

Producers have three options if the first crop fails.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.

Observers will measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth.