Dry conditions likely will persist throughout the summer.

Cyanobacteria often occur in stagnant ponds or dugouts, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water surface.

Drought conditions are statewide in North Dakota.

Wetting the soil around buildings can help alleviate structural problems in dry weather.

Water the soil around your foundation if the soil is pulling away from the basement walls.

Frost has ended the corn growing season for many producers.

The corn’s moisture content likely will vary greatly.

The greatest export of phosphate is due to wind erosion.

Hay crops are maturing early this year.

At NDSU, the feasibility of using new sugar beet varieties, known as energy beets, for ethanol production is under study.