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Guest Opinion: Silver linings and optimism during dry weather
While livestock producers face many challenges during drought, there are also unique opportunities in…
Aug 26, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
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Environment
Forage nitrate levels can spike following rain
Dry weather across the state has increased concerns about nitrate accumulation in forage plants.
Aug 21, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
Environment
Grazing management is key to drought recovery and resilience
Ranchers should have a grazing management plan in place that includes the possibility of…
Aug 21, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
Environment
Drought brings increased risk of livestock nitrate poisoning
As drought intensifies, many farmers are deciding to harvest drought-stressed crops for livestock forage.…
Aug 14, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
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Reduce risk of combine fires with regular preventative maintenance
Small grain harvest is beginning in North Dakota, and with the current dry conditions,…
Aug 14, 2026 · By NDSU Extension
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NDSU Extension to offer fall suicide prevention webinars
Research shows that people working in agriculture experience higher rates of stress and suicide…
Aug 7, 2026 · By NDSU Extension