Drought and/or excessive moisture can lead to the development of molds, which can produce mycotoxins.

Feed prices have increased drastically in the past year, so using methods to get more nutrients out of the feed is cost effective.

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

Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.

Bad weather and poor cow nutrition are the leading causes of weak calf syndrome.

["Low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production.", ""]

Good management means giving cows adequate nutrition, health care and protection from bad weather.

Producers need to review their anticipated calving dates, cow body condition scores and cows' diet.

["NDSU offers tips on meeting the nutritional requirements of beef cattle from calving to breeding.", ""]

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