Janna Block, Ph.D.
Area Extension Specialist, Livestock Systems
Education and Background:
B.S., Agricultural Business, Montana State University – 2001
M.S., Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition), Montana State University – 2004
Montana State University County Extension Agent, Rosebud/Treasure and Judith Basin Counties - 2004-2012
Research/Extension Associate, South Dakota State University West River Ag. Center - 2012-2016
Ph.D., Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition), South Dakota State University – 2016
Position Responsibilities:
Dr. Block’s appointment at the Hettinger Research Extension Center began in January of 2017. Her research experience includes beef cattle backgrounding and finishing programs, supplementation of grazing beef cows, and influence of fetal programming on animal performance and carcass quality. Her primary responsibilities are to work with Extension Agents and producers in southwestern North Dakota and across the state to provide information and Extension programming related to livestock production.
Contact Information:
Janna Block
North Dakota State University
Hettinger Research Extension Center
102 Hwy 12 W
PO Box 1377
Hettinger, ND 58639
701-567-4323
