Early weaning is an option for cattle producers in areas where drought has reduced forage production.
Forages
NDSU’s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center will help producers learn how to better monitor their rangeland.
Producers should have drought-stressed crops tested for nitrate before using them as forage for livestock.
A contact could help ensure that forage providers get paid for their product.
Farmers and ranchers who have forage for sale can list it on a NDSU database designed to help feed sellers and buyers connect.
NDSU’s rangeland specialist offers advice on grazing or haying range or pastureland following a wildfire.
Drought can create conditions for the development of grass tetany in livestock.
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