DROUGHT

Lifestyle

Preventing another Dust Bowl, one tree at a time

"Growing Together" columnist Don Kinzler spends time with North Dakota’s Cass County Soil Conservation District, which is tasked with planting tree windbreaks and establishing conservation measures throughout the county.

Weather

North Dakota leaves severe drought status, while South Dakota has land still in extreme drought

North Dakota has finally left severe drought status due to the spring storm events. However, parts of South Dakota are still in extreme drought status and are in need of moisture.

May 29, 2022 05:30 AM

Lifestyle

Lawns with dead spots, spraying newly seeded grass, and quackgrass in raspberries

"Fielding Questions" columnist Don Kinzler also answers questions about spraying newly seeded grass and dealing with quackgrass in raspberries.

May 21, 2022 07:00 AM

Business

Drought forces dairy into difficult selloff decision, but farmer hopes to rebuild

Quaal Dairy in Otter Tail County sold off most of its herd in April. Vernon Quaal says the 2021 drought drastically cut into its feed supply and the rising prices for feed made maintaining the 300 cow herd unstainable. Quaal says many dairies are suffering. But he is determined to build back up, with a crop of bred heifers ready to calve in September.

May 16, 2022 05:30 AM

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Lifestyle

How to help lawns become healthy after last year’s drought

"Growing Together" columnist Don Kinzler says the generous spring moisture has helped, but some lawn damage from 2021 could still be present as the summer begins.

May 07, 2022 07:00 AM

By Don Kinzler

Black cows and calves are coated in snow and ice.

News

Ranchers optimistic 'calf-killing blizzard' could be 'extraordinary condition' needed to break the drought

A series of storms brought around 4 feet of snow to some parts of the region. While the storm and its aftermath continue to stress ranchers and cattle, there is optimism that it spells the beginning of the end of a dry cycle.

April 25, 2022 05:30 AM

By Ann Bailey

Business

Livestock disaster assistance payments will begin next week

The $750 million for livestock producers is part of $10 billion in disaster aid.

April 02, 2022 06:30 AM

A card displays information about a load of hay for sale at Mid-American Auction in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, on March 3, 2022.

Business

With drought shrinking livestock feed supplies, Minnesota hay auction fills a need

Hay prices are up $50-$100 per ton over last year, part of the lingering effects of a drought in northern Minnesota and much of the western U.S.

March 21, 2022 05:30 AM

By Jeff Beach

Business

NDSU Extension to host livestock drought outlook webinars

The webinars will provide North Dakota livestock owners with an outlook on drought conditions, forage production and grazing.

March 17, 2022 04:30 PM

Business

Livestock water challenges expected to continue in 2022

Due to drought conditions in both 2020 and 2021, many livestock sources either dried up or were potentially toxic to livestock.

March 12, 2022 01:31 PM

Local

ADM tops Jamestown news stories for 2021

The planned construction of a $350 million soybean processing plant topped the list of news stories for the region in 2021.

January 01, 2022 05:00 AM

By Keith Norman

Business

NDSU Extension webinars facilitate adaptation of drought management strategies

Participants indicated the webinars increased their knowledge of the topics covered, says an NDSU Extension official.

December 29, 2021 12:41 PM

Business

Evaluate vitamin A supplementation for beef cattle

Vitamin A deficiency is one potential challenge that may arise when feeding drought-affected forages.

December 26, 2021 02:00 PM