The plan helps emergency personnel know how to assess an accident involving livestock, make critical decisions, and keep themselves and the public safe.

Extension specialists in NDSU’s Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department have launched a newsletter called Agriculture By the Numbers.

The CREC’s virtual beef production field day will go live July 14.

The combination of heat and humidity can create stress on livestock.

Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.

Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.

Some forages may contain levels of nitrate that are toxic to livestock.

Producers need to find ways to delay marketing their cattle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several North Dakotans receive North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program awards.

The CFAP provides financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs.

NDSU Extension offers recommendations for weed control in pastures.

Farmers, ranchers and their employees need to follow physical distancing guidelines to minimize the risk for themselves and their families.

Good-quality water can have a major impact on cattle’s intake and weight gain.

Now is a good time to evaluate vaccination and herd health management protocols.

In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.

The COVID-19 pandemic may result in meat shortages at grocery stores.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing sheep produces to look for new ways to market their lamb.

The first step in dealing with stress is to recognize the early symptoms.

Field peas may be an alternative to distillers grains as a protein source in cattle feed.

Statewide, the average cash rental rate for pastureland is down approximately 5.1%.

The webinars will introduce producers to cover crops for grazing.

The webinar series will begin on Friday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. Central time and will continue every Friday.

The majority of diarrhea cases occur when calves are 3 to 16 days old.

Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.

The webinar will be Monday, March 23, at 12:30 p.m. Central time.

Failing to meet cows’ nutrient requirements before and after calving can have major impacts on reproductive performance.

The current markets are not a good way to make decisions about planting.

Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.

The Mountrail and Foster County teams placed first in their respective divisions.

Several teams bring home honors from the state event.