Economics
Money Ahead Before a Calf Hits the Ground?
Increased calf prices also mean increased input costs for the cow herd. Record-high calf prices equal record-high bull prices. So what is a producer to do?
Adding Value to Calves Through Source and Age Verification, Vaccinations, etc.
NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen discusses age & source verification, vaccinations and more to add value to your calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Feed Efficiencies and Feed/Coproduct Prices
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist Karl Hoppe discusses efficient feeding of cattle and feed and coproduct prices. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Cost of Gain and Budgeting
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist John Dhuyvetter discusses budgeting for feed for cattle. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
Feed Costs and Rations for Backgrounding Calves
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist Karl Hoppe discusses feed costs and rations for backgrounding calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Backgrounding Heifers: Replacements or Feeders?
NDSU Extension beef cattle specialist Carl Dahlen discusses backgrounding heifers This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Alternative Backgrounding Methods
Doug Landblom of the Dickinson Research Extension Center discusses alternative backgrounding methods. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Weaning Stewardship: The Art of Weaning Without Stress
Dr. Gerald Stokka talks about weaning calves without stress.This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Systems and Budgets for Backgrounding Calves
NDSU Extension area livestock specialist John Dhuyvetter discusses budgeting for backgrounding calves. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Cattle Situation & Outlook - Fall 2012
NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist Tim Petry discusses the price outlook for beef cattle going into the fall and winter of 2012. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2012: High Feed Prices.
Cattle Situation & Outlook - Fall 2011
NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist Tim Petry discusses the price outlook for beef cattle going into the fall and winter of 2011. This presentation was part of NDSU Extension Service's workshop, Backgrounding Cattle 2011: Costs, Prices and Possibilities.
2011 NDSU Feedlot School
A collection of presentations from the 2011 NDSU Feedlot School held January 27 & 28, 2011 at the Carrington Research Extension Center
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP)
Presentation by Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Service livestock economist. This slideshow was part of the 2011 NDSU Feedlot School.
2011 Futures and Options - Live Cattle, Feeder Cattle
Presentation by Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Service livestock economist. This slideshow was part of the 2011 NDSU Feedlot School.
2011 Cattle Situation and Outlook
Presentation by Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Service livestock economist. This slideshow was part of the 2011 NDSU Feedlot School.
Cover Crops and Fertility
Dave Franzen, NDSU Extension soils specialist, discusses soil health issues, nutrient cycle and soil compaction issues when using cover crops. This is a recording from the 2011 Cow-Calf Clinic: Cover Crops and Cattle videoconference. Recorded January 19, 2011.
Cover Crops Research Review - Carrington REC
Agronomy research specialist Ezra Aberle shares cover crop trial results and information on seed mixes from Carrington Research Extension Center This is a recording from the 2011 Cow-Calf Clinic: Cover Crops and Cattle videoconference. Recorded January 19, 2011.
Cover Crops: Value and Cost
NDSU Extension Service: Bottineau County agent Tim Semler explains the benefits of growing cover crops. This is a recording from the 2011 Cow-Calf Clinic: Cover Crops and Cattle videoconference. Recorded January 19, 2011.
Nutritional Value of Selected Annual Forages Using Cover Crops
NDSU Extension rangeland specialist Kevin Sedivec shares research results on the nutrient value of common cover crops for cows and calves. This is a recording from the 2011 Cow-Calf Clinic: Cover Crops and Cattle videoconference. Recorded January 19, 2011.
Cover Crops and Cattle - 2011 Cow-Calf Clinic
A series of 4 archived videoconference presentations dealing with cover crops from a cattle grazing and soil health perspective.
