This year’s unusual winter has led to questions for farmers and ranchers who grow forage crops in North Dakota. The lack of snow cover has left winter crops uninsulated from cold temperatures for much of the winter. Recent extreme temperature fluctuations have led to concerns about possible damage to winter annual cereal crops planted for forage late summer and early fall.
Wild winter temperature affects forage crops
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The winter wheat sample shows considerable freeze damage. While the plant may still recover, forage production will be reduced.
The rye sample shows some browning of the leaves, but other leaves are green. Roots are white and healthy.
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