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.

A new free online resource can help people get their finances back in order after a disaster.

Large areas of North Dakota remain wet and likely will be prevented planted acres for crop insurance purposes.

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The program compares prevented planting with growing either the same crop for which a prevented planting payment could be received or some other crop.

Waterlogging affects a number of biological and chemical processes in plants and soils that can affect crop growth in the short and long term.

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.

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The NDSU Extension Service offers tips for cleaning wet buildings.

NDSU’s flood information website provides practical, up-to-date information.

Considering the difficulties growers have endured this spring, seed growers may not have had time to think about submitting applications for their seed fields.

The new regulations require some farmers to prepare and implement a plan to deal with oil spills on their farms by Nov. 10, 2010.

NDSU offers practical, research-based information to help deal with flooding and its aftermath.

Making sure your sump pump works now can prevent problems later.

Plugging drains helps prevent sewage backup.

NDSU is offering to house horses that have to be evacuated because of flooding.

NDSU’s flood information Web site offers practical, up-to-date information.

Don’t wait for flooding to move livestock and hay.

Field moisture above 18 percent to 20 percent for a long time and temperatures above 45 degrees generally favor ear mold development.

Across the state, there are many reports of abysmal protein levels.

Mold needs to be removed, not just killed.

Within the financial limits of a given unmet needs committee, a disaster victim may be able be secure additional financial help or voluntary labor to make homes safe, sanitary and secure.

A helmet can provide protection in a tornado.

The growth you could find in damp basements may not be mold; it could be mineral deposits.

NDSU has available revised version of “Replanting or Late Planting Crops.”

Phytophthora root and stem rot can be a major cause of soybean yield loss.

Snowstorms and flooding can cause long-term problems for livestock.

Think about getting livestock vaccinated for anthrax soon.

The prospects for the normal development of winter wheat that survived the winter and spring flooding is quite good.

The safest recommendation is not to use mycotoxin-contaminated or moldy feed and hay.