Powder River Examiner -

Courtesy PR Extension Office The Montana State University (MSU) Extension Ranching Systems Team has scheduled a series of drought management programs across the state in late April. The series is in response to the April 6th Drought Monitor map for Montana which paints a grim picture, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph.

“The good news,” according to MSU Extension Range Specialist Jeff Mosely, “is that plenty of time remains for Montana’s rangeland to receive effective moisture in April, May, and June this year. With any luck the rains will come and forage and livestock production will not be limited. In fact, some areas of our state received welcome moisture during the past several days. However, drought conditions worsened in parts of northeastern Montana during the past week, and the situation is not looking good in much of North Dakota and parts of South Dakota and Wyoming.”

In-person workshops will be held April 26th in Sidney, April 27th in Miles City, April 28th in Havre, April 29th in Lewistown, and May 6th in Dillon. The seminars in Sidney will also be available virtually and recorded for later viewing. Please see the link below for more details: https://animalrangeextension.montana.edu/2021drought.html.