Observers will measure rainfall, snowfall and snow depth.
Drought
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.
Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.
Nearly 7% of North Dakota is in the extreme drought category.
The grant will be used to retrofit existing NDAWN stations and build new stations across North Dakota.
Lack of rain can impact forage production.
The combination of heat and humidity can create stress on livestock.
Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.
Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.
Some forages may contain levels of nitrate that are toxic to livestock.
Volunteers help provide precipitation data.
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.
Planting summer annual forage crops could be an option where moisture is adequate for emergence or rain still may come.
Producers may see a reduction in forage production on their pastures and rangeland.
Climate prediction applications will be among the topics covered.
Test water quality prior to livestock turnout.
Installing a water development project may be the answer to drought-related livestock water shortages.
Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.
Conditions indicate that drought could continue in North Dakota this year.
Program topics include managing taxable farm income, drought forced livestock sales and an update on federal income tax legislation.
NDSU Extension specialists offer fall grazing advice.
Thirty-one North Dakota counties are eligible for LFP payments.
Producers need to beware of scams and know what they’re buying because feed quality can vary.
Dry conditions can uncover anthrax spores.
An Excel program can give producers a quick estimate of payments.
The decision to vaccinate should be based on the perceived risk, weather and management.
Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.
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