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

NDSU Extension offers tips on controlling lice in cattle.

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

Don’t wait for flooding to move livestock and hay.

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

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.

Snowstorms and flooding can cause long-term problems for livestock.

NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.

Having a plan for spring grazing and manure management is important, especially during dry years.

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