Drought webinars hosted by NDSU Extension provided timely information to aid ranchers in the development of drought management plans and strategies for their ranches.

Elevated concentrations of total dissolved solids (TDS) and sulfates can be toxic to livestock.

Producers should have a weed management protocol in place if they have overwintered cattle out of state.

Extension teams were recognized for their programs in livestock water quality and 4-H engagement.

Late August and September rains have left drought stressed pasture and rangeland in some areas of North Dakota looking green and lush. Now is the time to evaluate your grazing system to determine how to increase flexibility and resilience of your grazing resources and ranch.

It is important to not graze alfalfa or alfalfa-grass stands too short.

Take precautions against spreading noxious weeds through transported livestock feed.

Establishing a winter cereal for grazing next spring will allow producers to delay pasture turnout, giving drought-stressed pastures more time to recover.

Sunflower silage can make a suitable feed for beef cows after considering several factors.

Producers have several alternative methods to harvesting drought-stressed corn .

Poor canola stands may provide an alternate forage option for drought-stricken livestock producers.

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

Alfalfa is one of the most economically important hay crops impacted by drought.

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

Transported hay and feed are one of the primary methods of dispersal for noxious weeds.

Forage production will be below normal on pasture and hay land this year.

The webinars will help ranchers develop a plan to deal with drought conditions.

Weed seeds pass unharmed through the digestive tracts of animals such as cattle and sheep.

Pasture Turnout Critical for Optimal Forage Production

Access to good-quality water could be a challenge this year.

Access to good-quality water can be a challenge during a drought.

Start planning now for future needs and changes.

The webinars will be held Thursdays in February and March.

The webinars will bring together those involved in energy reclamation to learn about new methods and technologies to improve the success of reclamation.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

Nearly 7% of North Dakota is in the extreme drought category.

Now is a good time to evaluate cow condition and develop winter feeding programs.

NDSU faculty and staff are recognized for their years of service.

Pastures stressed by drought and/or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021.

The webinar will give participants an opportunity to learn about the CFAP 2.0 program.