Bad weather and poor cow nutrition are the leading causes of weak calf syndrome.

["Low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production.", ""]

Water quality is as important as quantity for livestock in drought conditions.

A 10 percent loss of body water is fatal to most domestic livestock species.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.

NDSU will break ground May 30 on two agricultural research facilities.

Nitrate levels are a concern when haying or ensiling corn.

Synchronization programs can be a good alternative to artificial insemination for heifers.

NDSU Extension specialists encourage ranchers to inquire about the Livestock Indemnity Program.