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Livestock
Up one level- Mountain/Plains Sheep and Goat Conference Set for Nov. 14-15
- Sheep and goat conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest information and management techniques.
- Make the Most of Corn Residue
- Corn residue can help cut winter feeding costs for beef cattle.
- Cattlemen’s Web Updates Address Key Fall Topics
- The NDSU Extension Service is offering online video programs to address cattle issues.
- High-moisture Corn has Advantages, Disadvantages
- Harvesting corn wet may be an option for producers who want to avoid high drying costs this year.
- Dakota Feeder Calf Show Set for Oct. 18
- The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide cattle producers will helpful information.
- Market Advisor: COOL Recordkeeping Now Necessary Part of Livestock Marketing
- The USDA has issued an Interim Final Rule for the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling and is taking comments until Sept. 30.
- Hay and Feed Cost Issues Topic of Web Seminar Sept. 11
- Internet-based seminar for livestock and forage producers begins at 2 p.m. CDT on Sept. 11.
- Canola Possible Forge Crop for Livestock
- Canola can be a feed source if producers follow some common-sense precautions when introducing it to their livestock.
- Testing Forages Will Pay Dividends
- Producers should test forage before feeding it to their livestock.
- Water Quality a Problem for N.D. Livestock
- Drought has lowered the quality of water available to livestock in parts of North Dakota.
- Some Weeds Can Be Used As Emergency Forage Crop
- Producers may be able to use some weeds as feed for their cattle.
- Dairy Focus: Use Feed Strategies to Optimize Profits
- Dairy producers have more than one way to feed a cow.
- Light Test Weight Barley Can Be Useful Feed
- Harvesting light test weight barley as a forage crop may be a viable option this year.
- Consider Early Weaning in Areas Experiencing Drought
- Early weaning is an option for cattle producers in areas where drought has reduced forage production.
- NDSU Center Offers Range Management Assistance
- NDSU’s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center will help producers learn how to better monitor their rangeland.
- 4-H’ers Compete in Round Robin Livestock Showmanship Contest
- North Dakota 4-H’ers bring home awards from the round robin livestock showmanship contest at the State Fair.
- 4-H’ers Receive Herdsman Awards at N.D. State Fair
- North Dakota 4-H’ers were honored with herdsman awards at the State Fair.
- Central Grasslands Center Starts Online Range Managers Forum
- NDSU is offering range managers a new online forum to share ideas, and post and answer questions.
- Dairy Focus: Cows Do Not Need Corn
- Byproduct feeds can replace corn in the dairy cow’s diet.
- Lowering Feed Costs Begins with Control
- NDSU’s dairy specialist offers some tips on controlling feed costs.