As winter slowly turns to spring, many ranchers are looking ahead to the grazing season. Much of North Dakota has received near-average fall and winter precipitation, except for the southeast corner of the state. That same pattern is depicted in current soil moisture estimates -- while no part of North Dakota is currently experiencing drought, a small portion of the Red River Valley is abnormally dry.
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Severe grazing reduces the growth of cool-season grasses and forage production.
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