Strong storms pounded parts of western and central North Dakota on Tuesday and into early Wednesday, damaging trees and crops, flooding and washing out rural roads, and causing small power
It’s unlikely that any athletes in the history of North Dakota high school track and field have waited as long as Kidder County sophomore Kennedy Harter and Hillsboro-Central Valley senior
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Video Shows Nearly Entire Life Span of the Tornado
May 19, 2021
Tappen, ND – A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Kidder County, North Dakota around 4:45 pm Wednesday. Law enforcement and other weather spotters reported a tornado that lasted for about 10 minutes about 7 miles east of Tappen and about 8 miles west of Medina. The tornado appeared to stay over open country and no injuries or damage was reported. The tornado was captured on video from a North Dakota Agriculture Weather Network (NDAWN) site in Streeter, North Dakota. The video records about the entire life-span of the tornado.
Producers should be mindful of their spring grazing management plan
Due to the drier conditions much of the region is experiencing, a spring grazing management plan is important for producer s to think about.
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Due to the drought conditions, having a spring grazing management plan is more important than ever (NDSU Extension contributed photo)
Regardless of what animals a producer may have on their operation, a spring grazing management plan is important to have, especially when dealing with drought-like conditions.
“Monitoring grazing readiness ensures that grazing starts at the proper time, said Penny Nester, NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Kidder County, in a statement. “Many times, we are tempted to turn animals out at the first sign of green in the pasture. Grazing too early can limit forage production for the rest of the grazing season and hurt plant health for
Livestock Nutrient Management Important on Small Farms
Mary Keena and Penny Nester
Whether small farms have cattle, horses, sheep or goats, having a plan for spring grazing and manure management is important, especially during dry years, according to a North Dakota State University Extension agent and specialist.
“Monitoring grazing readiness ensures that grazing starts at the proper time,” says Penny Nester, NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Kidder County. “Many times, we are tempted to turn animals out at the first sign of green in the pasture. Grazing too early can limit forage production for the rest of the grazing season and hurt plant health for years to come.”