Topics covered will include using record data to improve livestock operations and easily summarize production metrics.

Topics will include Beef Quality Assurance, cattle financing and a livestock market outlook.

Farmers and ranchers have until March 2, 2026, to file their 2025 income tax returns without penalty if they have not made estimates.

The Dec. 19 event will also offer 15 concurrent seminars covering agronomy, livestock and agricultural life.

The webinars will feature discussions on equine disease traceability, winter manure management tips and financial aspects of horse ownership.

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

Youth educator and farmer/rancher grants are available from SARE to promote sustainable agriculture awareness and innovation.

Program topics will include backgrounding and finishing budgets, cattle markets and price outlook, backgrounding rations, cost of gain, calf health and dry lot management.

Hunters participating in deer and fall bird season should be aware of the risk of HPAI in wildlife and use measures to prevent transmission to domestic poultry or livestock.

The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout will provide producers the opportunity to experience retained ownership of calves beyond the cow-calf segment of cattle production.

A unique aspect of the SMS and DIRT Conference is the focus on learning and relationship building among attendees of all backgrounds.

Attendees can meet animals from various livestock units around campus.

Corn damaged by frost raises some issues that need to be considered, such as managing moisture content.

If considering harvesting frost-damaged corn for silage, take into account plant maturity at the time of harvest and how this relates to whole-plant moisture content.

Speakers will discuss research completed on the uses of liquid swine manure and in-season application on corn.

4-H clubs incorporated nutrition, fitness and healthy activities into their meetings in 2024-2025.

NDSU Extension specialists provide ways to decrease the spread of HPAI.

North Dakotans are invited to provide input about critical agricultural needs of the state.

The field day will include virtual fence demonstrations that show how the technology can be implemented to achieve management goals.

While these methods can be labor-intensive, research shows a clear economic gain from strip grazing and limit feeding.

With parts of North Dakota experiencing above-average rainfall this year, foliar fungal issues have been on the rise in the state.

NDSU Extension personnel will speak at the livestock building and have exhibits at the east end of Hartl Ag Building.

This educational event will showcase how healthy soil supports healthy food, resilient farms and thriving ecosystems.

Due to this year’s above-normal precipitation, greater densities of the plant have been seen this year compared to the drier years of the past.

New members were elected, and some members’ terms concluded.

Bits of storm-damaged structures can cause issues when consumed by grazing livestock.

Severe summer storms have brought increased animal mortality, and there are resources available for disposal.

Use ‘lay-by’ time for monitoring management results.

Stress from heat or summer transport can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of infection.

The field day offers a chance for participants to see research in action and innovative solutions to address challenges faced by agriculture in North Dakota.