Articles tagged under: nitrate
Complex Issues, Complex Solutions
Published January 28, 2024
A legislative listening session was held in Faribault, Minnesota last week to discuss issues facing farmers. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam heard about water quality issues. More than half of the wells experiencing issues with nitrates are not up…Check Fertility Levels
Published June 20, 2022
In a typical year, nitrate levels don't vary much between the fall and spring of the year. North Dakota State University Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says he’s seen an unusual decline of nitrate content in soils. "In my entire…Recommendations to Avoid Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Published December 20, 2021
Given the extent of the drought this past growing season, many forages contain high levels of nitrate that can cause toxicity issues in cattle. "Once you have a good idea of what your nitrate content is in all of your…90% of Wheat in Pierce County Tests Positive for Nitrates
Published July 8, 2021
The Rugby area is squarely in an area with D4 or exceptional drought. Pierce County Extension Agent Brenden Krebe says the spring wheat crop is very uneven. Much of the wheat is the size of a pop can and are…Check for Nitrates in Oat Hay
Published December 20, 2018
Cattle producers who experienced a dry summer in North Dakota are finding above normal nitrate levels in oat hay. High levels of nitrate in feed can be toxic to cattle. NDSU Extension livestock systems specialist John Dhuyvetter recommends producers test…