Articles tagged under: drought
Pastures are Recovering from Drought Conditions
Published April 8, 2019
Much of the U.S. is expected to carry a wet bias this spring. However, some North Dakota farmers and ranchers are recovering from 2018 drought conditions."The areas in D2 and D3 drought were north central North Dakota, from Devils Lake…Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open
Published October 22, 2018
North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…Feed Drought-Stressed Calves Longer After Weaning
Published October 18, 2018
Cattle producers in central, north central and north east North Dakota experienced drought conditions over the summer months. Producers are making management and feeding decisions based on drought-stressed forages. Karl Hoppe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research…Moderate Drought Area Expands in the Dakotas
Published September 8, 2018
The U.S. Drought Monitor says moderate drought areas are increasing in North Dakota and parts of South Dakota. South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says there are some farmers cutting corn for silage. Severity of drought is…Lack of Rain Impacting Northwest MN Pastures
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally to moderately dry conditions in portions of north-central North Dakota, central South Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Due to dry conditions, Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane says hay cutting has come to a halt.…Drought Impacting Southern Plains Cattle Producers
Published July 24, 2018
Due to drought conditions, a shortage of forage and hay may force livestock producers in the Southern Plains to reduce herd size. Both the first and second alfalfa cuttings in Texas were below average in both quantity and quality. Hay…Drought Loans Available From Bank of ND
Published June 29, 2018
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has extended two loan programs that help livestock producers hurt by last year’s drought. The Bank of North Dakota’s Breeding Stock Rebuilding Program allows ranchers to rebuild herds to the levels seen before the drought.…Slow Start for Western ND Pastures
Published June 21, 2018
With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD
Published June 20, 2018
According to South Dakota State University Extension, grazing prices in western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs are steady to $10 dollars higher at $35-$68. Yearling grazing prices have also slightly increased from 2017, ranging from $17-$30 dollars per head. Most…