February 13, 2024
Dickinson Research Extension Center Updates

Fertilizer Impacts on Annual Forage Nitrates

Chris Augustin – Director,
Dickinson Research Extension Center
701-456-1103
Chris.augustin@ndsu.edu

Nitrate poisoning can be troublesome, especially when forage is in short supply. The Dickinson Research Extension Center has been conducting research on fertilizer impacts on annual forage nitrate content. Testing forages is good practice and can help insure animal health. Our newest video highlights our current findings and is available at this link: 

For more information on forage nitrate content, contact your local Extension Agent. A publication on nitrate poisoning is available at:


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