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Market Advisor: Southern Drought Conditions Cause Lower Cattle Numbers   ( 2012-02-02 )

All cattle and calves in the U.S. as of Jan. 1, 2012, totaled 90.8 million head, which is about 2 percent below the total of 92.7 million on Jan. 1, 2011.

BeefTalk: Meat, Fat, Size and Quality   ( 2012-01-26 )

The cattle industry is and always has been a series of relationships that we hope will result in desired outcomes.

Sufficient Nutrients Vital for Beef Cows   ( 2012-01-20 )

Winter forage may not provide cattle with enough nutrients.

Grass-N-Beef Research Review Set for Jan. 25   ( 2012-01-04 )

Forage and beef cattle issues are among the topics at the 2012 Grass-N-Beef Research Review.

BeefTalk: The Cows Say Thank You and So Should We   ( 2011-12-22 )

Our joy of thanksgiving for all that we have and our anticipated joy of deepening our understanding of life really come together at this time.

NDSU Offers 12-Month Pasture and Harvested Forage Management Planning   ( 2011-10-13 )

These biologically effective 12-month management strategies generate greater new wealth from the land’s natural resources without depleting future production.

BeefTalk: Has Much Changed in the Last 15 Years?   ( 2011-09-29 )

At that time and somewhat true today, much of the beef cow management focused around production.

BeefTalk: A Chaotic Beef Industry   ( 2011-09-22 )

Reversing the trend of decreasing cow numbers is proving to be traumatic.

BeefTalk: Time to be Proactive   ( 2011-09-08 )

Plan ahead because next year’s calves are already growing inside their mothers.

BeefTalk: Hay Quality Means Correct Harvesting   ( 2011-07-14 )

Hay production in wet times can be difficult.

Adjust Dairy Cattle Diets for Low-quality Forages   ( 2011-06-22 )

NDSU’s dairy specialist offers producers advice on coping with low-quality forage.

FeedList Connects Livestock Feed Buyers, Sellers   ( 2011-06-21 )

NDSU’s FeedList helps livestock producers find the extra feed they need.

Dairy Focus: To Inoculate or Not to Inoculate   ( 2011-05-05 )

Hay preservatives have pros and cons.

BeefTalk: How Much Should Bulls Weigh?   ( 2011-03-24 )

Good grass hay goes a long way, but keep in mind that nutrition is more than energy and protein.

BeefTalk: Are Those Bulls Gaining Weight?   ( 2011-03-17 )

Bulls should have a condition score of at least 6 in the spring and continue to gain body weight through the winter.

Dairy Focus: Reduce Feed Costs to Optimize Returns   ( 2011-03-08 )

Dairy managers have ways to reduce feed costs and maximize returns.

BeefTalk: Plan Now for May and June Bull Turnout   ( 2011-03-03 )

There is an obvious producer season-of-the-year thought process that goes into bull turnout.

BeefTalk: Does the Early Bird Get the Worm?   ( 2011-02-24 )

Should we go to May and June calving?

BeefTalk: Efficient, Fast-paced Growth?   ( 2011-02-10 )

The turn in the road often involves two big changes, which are a shift in calving date and a downsizing of the cow.

BeefTalk: Source and Age Verification   ( 2011-01-27 )

A well-kept calving book is critical.