Farmers and ranchers, and the public should be on the lookout for toxic cyanobacteria.

Anthrax cases continue to be identified in southwestern North Dakota.

Anthrax spores can survive for years under the right conditions.

Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.

Planning is a vital part of fighting a flood.

Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.

If roads become impassable, have a shelter plan in place.

The NDSU Extension Service has information to help protect rural residents, livestock and crops from flooding.