Chart courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.
Map courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor North Dakota.
According to the latest reports from NDSU Extension released on April 18, nearly all of the northeast borderland region is in D2, or severe drought, as spring arrives. This can cause concern for farmers and ranchers, but NDSU Extension is there to provide assistance.
If you need help, NDSU Extension develops and updates resources to help farmers and ranchers cope with drought conditions. Contact your NDSU Extension county office if you have questions or want additional information.
The Extension also offers a number of government programs available to provide relief to ag producers impacted by the drought.
Relief programs:
Emergency Haying and Grazing Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program (ND Water Commission and State Engineer) Emergency Conservation Program (USDA) Livestock Indemnity Program (USDA) Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) (USDA) Livestock Forage Program To find more information about these relief programs, please visit https://www. ndsu.edu/agriculture/