Limited snowmelt and rainfall could affect the quality of water in pastures.

Water quality is as important as quantity for livestock in drought conditions.

High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins.

The NDSU Extension Service’s water quality associate offers tips on keeping pollution out of the state’s lakes, rivers and other water.

Monitoring key sites will help rangeland managers see what’s happening in an entire management unit.

The quality of water impacts cattle intake and weight gain.

Fourteen counties have exceptional drought status.

NDSU Extension specialists will provide water quality screening and answer horticultural, septic system, well and irrigation questions at field days.

NDSU Extension supports North Dakotans’ efforts to produce the food and fiber that are essential to the state.

The one-day workshop will cover soil and water management topics relevant to North Dakota producers, agronomists, consultants and industry personnel.