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

Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.

Efforts to maintain environmental quality need not threaten economic growth.

Soil compaction and nutrient management are two major concerns.

A fundamental concept of water is the law that all water in North Dakota is owned by the state.

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NDSU Extension specialists will provide water quality screening and answer horticultural, septic system, well and irrigation questions at field days.

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

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

With the exception of 2004, North Dakota hasn’t seen a net in-migration since 1981

Crop prices are down from the highs of 2007 and 2008 but are still strong when viewed in a longer historical perspective.

Farmers with chlorosis problems should not be too fast to ""jump on the bandwagon"" regarding new genetic traits.

Offutt is the founder and chairman of the R.D. Offutt Co.

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

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

The reorganization recognizes the similarities in research at the two facilities and that agriculture growth and development of the region does not stop at state boundaries.

Operators bringing CRP land into crop production will have to decide what management system to use on these fields.

Oakes Irrigation Research Center will hold its annual field day July 29.

Producers should have drought-stressed crops tested for nitrate before using them as forage for livestock.

NDSU research into the feeding potential of many different alternative feeds, drylot management and early weaning can be helpful information for feeding and managing a cow herd during drought.

Drought conditions are statewide in North Dakota.