Tag: plains
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Drought Means Hard Choices For Producers
BISMARCK, N.D. — Dry conditions continue to challenge livestock producers across parts of the Northern Plains, and beef cattle specialists say tough management decisions made now could have a major impact on profitability down the road. With pasture conditions tightening and forage supplies becoming more limited, some ranchers may be forced to reduce herd numbers.…
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USDA Expands Emergency Haying Access as Drought Pressure Builds Across Plains
Drought in parts of the country FINALLY getting some relief Farmers and ranchers across parts of the central and northern Plains are getting additional flexibility from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as drought conditions continue tightening forage supplies heading into summer. USDA announced expanded emergency haying and grazing access on certain Conservation Reserve Program acres…