However, producers are worried about whether average yields in 2013 will materialize. Unlike last spring, soil moisture is depleted.

["Low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production.", ""]

Sugar beet byproducts are high in fiber and energy.

Drought conditions this year may force cattle producers to look for alternative feed sources.

Operators can reduce the risk by recognizing the problem areas and acting to reduce the potential for fires.

Producers need to check the condition of their corn crop in the field.

Water the soil around your foundation if the soil is pulling away from the basement walls.

Cool-season cereal grains fared better than warm-season grains during this year’s drought conditions.

NDSU’s rangeland management specialist offers advice for harvesting Conservation Reserve Program land for hay.

Dry conditions in some parts of North Dakota have producers looking at feed alternatives.

Spider mite feeding reduces the photosynthetic area of the leaves and heightens drought stress.

Some forage may be low in nutritional value and high in nitrate.

Without regular irrigation cycles and uniform coverage, most lawns have turned brown.

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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There was a large difference in profit by farm type.

Don’t wait until hay supplies run out to find other feeds.

NDSU research shows light test-weight corn can be used as cattle feed.

This year's corn crop may be vulnerable to yield and quality loss.

Canola can be a feed source if producers follow some common-sense precautions when introducing it to their livestock.

Producers may be able to use some weeds as feed for their cattle.

North Dakota’s weather in July included drought and cooler-than-normal conditions.

Harvesting light test weight barley as a forage crop may be a viable option this year.

Early weaning is an option for cattle producers in areas where drought has reduced forage production.

Producers have three options if the first crop fails.

Farmers and ranchers who have forage for sale can list it on a NDSU database designed to help feed sellers and buyers connect.