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Drought conditions could spell trouble for livestock this summer
kfyrtv.com ^ | 3/26/21 | Erika Craven

Posted on 03/29/2021 10:21:34 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that more than 80 percent of North Dakota is now in severe drought.

This lack of precipitation is causing problems across the state.

“We’ve been calving since the end of January, so it’s been beautiful calving weather and that side has really, really been good. But as we move into spring here, of course, there’s going to be a lot of concern of are we going to be able to produce the forage and the grass people need to be able to feed the cattle,” said Will MacDonald of MacDonald Ranches.

Concerns are not only with feed availability but also with water quality.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cattle; drought; famine; foodsupply; northdakota; prepping

1 posted on 03/29/2021 10:21:34 AM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

There’s always a drought somewhere.


2 posted on 03/29/2021 10:45:01 AM PDT by rexthecat (nks!)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Until April ends in drought this is nothing but fear mongering in an effort to push us toward brain damaging life shortening high carb vegan diets.


3 posted on 03/29/2021 10:46:41 AM PDT by gnarledmaw (Hive minded liberals worship leaders, sovereign conservatives elect servants.)
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To: gnarledmaw

Its really bad here in central/west ND. We had no snow, and basically no moisture since last fall.


4 posted on 03/29/2021 10:57:31 AM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: dynoman

Not to worry. I’ll be in western North Dakota for a month starting May 15th. Your drought will be over by the end of May. You can thank me later!


5 posted on 03/29/2021 11:07:09 AM PDT by Sgt. Stryker ("Saddle Up, Saddle Up")
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To: Sgt. Stryker

If it rains I will!


6 posted on 03/29/2021 11:14:40 AM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: gnarledmaw
Until April ends in drought this is nothing but fear mongering in an effort to push us toward brain damaging life shortening high carb vegan diets.

Your ignorance is overwhelming. Cattle herd size is based upon the ability of the land to carry the cattle. In western ND, much of that land is governed by BLM and the Forest Service and they dictate how many cow/calf units the rancher can put on the rented summer pastures. This drought could see grazing allotments cut by 20% or more. Try taking a cut like that in your business and even if rain comes later in the season, it takes 3 to 4 years to bring a herd back to full productivity.

7 posted on 03/29/2021 11:25:30 AM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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To: rexthecat

They can have some of our moisture.

We’re inundated.


8 posted on 03/29/2021 11:28:35 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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To: dynoman

Pretty bad here in Fargo as well.


9 posted on 03/29/2021 11:50:03 AM PDT by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Farmer is outside the delivery room waiting on his wife. Doctor comes out and says the mother and new baby are fine.

Farmer says what is it.

Doctor says it’s a boy and he is going to be a farmer.

The farmer says how do you know he is going to be a farmer.

Doctor says he is crying already.


10 posted on 03/29/2021 11:52:54 AM PDT by alternatives? (If our borders are not secure, why fund an army?)
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To: rexthecat

Yup, we’ve got too much here in MO. Come get some.


11 posted on 03/29/2021 6:08:43 PM PDT by Pollard (Bunch of curmudgeons)
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