Ag News from NDSU

19th Annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show Set (2017-09-22) The show and following feedout project give producers an easy way to see how retaining ownership in calves beyond the cow-calf phase could work for them. FULL STORY
Fall Grazing Offers Opportunities and Challenges (2017-09-20) NDSU Extension specialists offer fall grazing advice. FULL STORY
NDSU Calf Backgrounding and Feeding Seminar Series Set (2017-09-18) Backgrounding calves may be a profitable option. FULL STORY
4-H’ers Honored for Learning, Practicing Healthful Habits (2017-09-15) Clubs incorporated at least one nutrition or fitness activity into regular meetings throughout the 4-H year. FULL STORY
NDSU Celebrates 44 Years of Excellence in Agriculture and Bison Athletics (2017-09-13) The event includes a dinner and awards program. FULL STORY
NDSU Extension Sets Cover Crop, Farming Systems Field Day (2017-09-06) The field day will feature information about 32 different cover crop species and how they can fit into a farming operation. FULL STORY
Agricultural Network Provides Global Outlook (2017-09-05) What happens in agriculture elsewhere in the world has an impact on North Dakota producers. FULL STORY
Drought Monitor Helps Determine Forage Disaster Payments (2017-09-01) Thirty-one North Dakota counties are eligible for LFP payments. FULL STORY
Investigate Before Buying Livestock Feed (2017-08-30) Producers need to beware of scams and know what they’re buying because feed quality can vary. FULL STORY
N.D. Farm Financial Performance Reviewed (2017-08-25) The study uses 16 financial measures to evaluate North Dakota farms. FULL STORY

Columns: Spotlight on Economics: Spotlight on Economics: China’s Growing Demand for Meat (2017-09-19) China’s increased demand for meat could have an impact on North Dakota. FULL STORY; BeefTalk: BeefTalk: Rain Makes Regrowth; Put Weight on Cows Now (2017-09-21) Fall is the time to take advantage of crop aftermath grazing. FULL STORY; Prairie Fare: Prairie Fare: Enjoy More Apples This Season (2017-09-21) Apples are tasty snacks and good for your health. FULL STORY

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