Anthrax spores can survive for years under the right conditions.
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Rain has created challenges for producers trying to put up hay this summer.
NDSU’s FeedList helps livestock producers find the extra feed they need.
The USDA is allowing producers to graze, hay or cut cover crops on prevented-planting acres beginning Sept. 1.
Test forages for nitrates prior to grazing or haying.
The best way to control Palmer amaranth is to prevent it from spreading.
Blue-green algae poses a risk to livestock.
Visitors will be able to see alternative fruit that grows well in North Dakota.
Drought and cool temperatures are creating a forage shortage in some parts of North Dakota.
The tour will address production issues with raising crops organically.
Participants will see trials of several crops being grown at the HREC.
Forage testing offers the potential to improve livestock performance and reduce costs.
This year’s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center field day is set for July 8.
Several 4-H’ers bring home honors from the state meat judging contest.
The event will be held July 9 near Hatton, N.D.
Beef cattle nutrition and managing soil compaction are among the topics for this year’s field tour.
NDSU livestock and forage experts offer advice if producers see a decrease in forage production and quality.
Calving in warmer weather or a clean barn could be the key to fewer deaths.
Make sure you aren’t overdrawing from your forge account.
Plan ahead and apply pesticides properly.
Use integrated pest management concepts to control livestock pests. The key is using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.
North Dakota is now the nation’s number two oil-producing state.
Turning livestock out on grass too early can have long-term impacts on grasslands.
Buy feeds and forages without weed seeds to avoid spreading the weeds.
North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University Extension are collaborating to bring a cattle mineral nutrition program to producers in both states.
The first 60 to 90 days post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding period in the production cycle, and the expectations for a cow at this time are many.
NDSU’s Extension veterinarian offers advice to help cattle producers reduce the risk of scours and other problems.
Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.
Coccidiosis may produce symptoms in calves 3 weeks to 1 year old, but it can infect all age groups.
Cattle producers should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and possible flooding this spring.
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