However, producers are worried about whether average yields in 2013 will materialize. Unlike last spring, soil moisture is depleted.
Disasters
Get prepared for winter travel with the Winter Survival Kit smartphone app.
Some forage may be low in nutritional value and high in nitrate.
Canola can be an alternative feed for livestock, but producers need to be aware of the challenges.
Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.
Drought is impacting about a quarter of the state.
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The NDSU SURE program calculator is applicable to nearly all farm situations.
The Winter Survival Kit app can be as critical as a physical winter survival kit if you find yourself stuck or stranded in severe winter weather conditions.
Along with the yield loss, farmers also need to be concerned about the impact on test weight.
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Killing mold isn’t good enough; it has to be removed, too.
Make sure contractors install the proper amount of insulation.
Ask an Expert is another tool that has been developed to make it more convenient to have questions answered in a timely manner.
Take steps to make sure your drinking water is safe after a flood.
Moderate exercise can enhance our mood and reduce our risk for health problems.
Once-flooded homes and flood recovery efforts can be hazardous to children.
An NDSU Extension specialist explains how to clean a flood-damaged home.
NDSU’s flood expert provides advice on using biocides for flood cleanup.
NDSU Extension has moisture meters homeowners can borrow.
Five new NDSU videos provide advice on cleaning your home after a flood.
Sodium hypochlorite is a very powerful oxidizer that should be used very carefully because it will burn skin and can cause irreversible eye damage.
Thorough cleaning and disinfecting are keys to recovering after a flood.
Septic systems that were flooded should be treated carefully.
Producers can plant forage mixes for grazing that increase the soil’s water-holding capacity and add nitrogen to the soil.
NDSU offers tips on dealing with flooded items such as insulation and household appliances.
The Disaster Recovery Journal app is free flood recovery tool.
The current estimate of crop acreage in North Dakota that was not planted this year is about 6.3 million acres, which based on information gathered by Farm Service Agency personnel across the state.
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