NDSU Extension specialists encourage ranchers to inquire about the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Producers need to understand the potential risks of nitrate toxicity.

Ranchers who have tame grass pastures or hay land should expect at least a 50% reduction in forage production.

Internal parasites are the No. 1 concern for sheep and goat producers.

Producers and the public should be on the lookout for cyanobacteria blooms.

Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week.

Establishing a sacrifice area may help prevent livestock from damaging a small farm’s grazing resources.

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

Wildfires will increase the amount of bare ground, which can lead to a higher risk of erosion.

Producers must think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.