NDSU Extension offers tips for reducing stress and illness during fall weaning and backgrounding.

Keeping feed costs low, performance high and purchase cost affordable can make backgrounding a good opportunity this winter.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

Start planning now for future needs and changes.

Producers must think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.

Wildfires will increase the amount of bare ground, which can lead to a higher risk of erosion.

Having a plan for spring grazing and manure management is important, especially during dry years.

Establishing a sacrifice area may help prevent livestock from damaging a small farm’s grazing resources.

Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week.

Producers and the public should be on the lookout for cyanobacteria blooms.