Ranchers should weigh options for supplemental forage during drought

Much of the spring precipitation occurred after cool-season forages had reached the seedhead stage

Many livestock producers in North Dakota are facing forage shortages due to drought and/ or cool spring temperatures.

Currently, 8.79% of the state is experiencing some level of drought, and 23.41% is abnormally dry.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists are offering considerations for sup…