Caution urged when allowing livestock to graze weeds in Montana
8/14/2021 12:24:49 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Montana
Custer County, MT
Start Date: 7/30/2021
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Livestock producers in Montana were strongly urged to assess weed feed and grazing for nitrate toxicity during drought. Some weeds accumulate extremely high levels of nitrate during drought conditions, but can be easily tested using test strips from extension county offices.
Sidney Herald-Leader (Mont.), July 30, 2021
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