Corn being cut for livestock feed in North Dakota
8/16/2021 1:08:45 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
North Dakota
Start Date: 8/12/2021
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Many North Dakota farmers were harvesting corn for livestock forage instead of grain, according to North Dakota State University Extension. Short or very short described 92% of topsoil and 89% of subsoil in the state. Almost two-thirds of the spring wheat crop was rated poor or very poor, with about half of the corn and soybean crops also in those two categories. Ranchers were culling herds and cutting failed corn and other crops for hay across the state. Water quality continued to be a concern. Pasture and range conditions were rated 79% poor or very poor, as was 75% of the alfalfa hay crop.
The Bismarck Tribune (N.D.), Aug 12, 2021
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