The growing point of this new western wheatgrass tiller is located between the first two leaves and is elevated as the plant grows. (NDSU photo)
This winter has been similar to last winter in terms of snow and potential moisture for this spring. Much of the state received below-average fall and winter precipitation, leading to below-average soil moisture. Currently, 55% of the state is experiencing some level of drought, and an additional 12% is abnormally dry.The western N.D. forage and grazing outlook differs significantly from...