Swine producers are recovering from the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus outbreak and expanding production.

Two volunteers were inducted into the North Dakota 4-H Hall of Fame.

NDSU Extension Service Farm Economist Ron Haugen shares some items to note for planning 2015 tax returns.

Western North Dakota has faced a dramatic increase in water demand during this decade’s oil boom. Can state water managers keep adjusting to meet the state's water needs?

Corn residue can be a good option for extending the grazing season, but too much grain can cause digestive upsets and other health issues.

Checking cows’ body condition scores, evaluating bulls and vaccinating against diseases are good management steps in the fall.

She was honored for her expertise and professionalism in delivering educational programs and information to the public through several types of media.

Nutrition and production are among the issues highlighted in the 2015 North Dakota Beef Report.

Unexpected and unpredictable events have plagued the beef industry for the last 15 years.

Relationships between financial performance and farm characteristics are highlighted in this 10 year summary.

Pregnancy checking opens doors for producers to manage their herds strategically.

NDSU's Central Grasslands Research Extension Center has hired Michael Undi as an animal scientist.

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, is toxic to livestock.

Heat stress impacts cattle the most when they are exposed to hot and humid weather for a period of time.

Research professor Patrick Carr receives the American Society of Agronomy’s highest honor.

Watch for breeding activity, injuries and overall condition.

Choosing a date for the hay harvest depends on many factors.

Farms outside of the Red River Valley and livestock operations outperformed Red River Valley farms and crop farms in 2014.

Producers should monitor their calf crop closely in the next week to 10 days.

Newer stands usually are more winter hardy.

Grazing native range grasses too early can reduce forage production.

Cattle producers can improve the chances of their operation being successful.

NDSU research shows early intensive grazing has reduced bluegrass growth.

Limited snowmelt and rainfall could affect the quality of water in pastures.

Producers should be proactive in case drought is a problem this year.

Breeding soundness exams can uncover problems with just-purchased young bulls and older bulls that have sired calf crops.

The project gives producers information on feedlot performance, quality grade and retained ownership profitability.

Meehan is the Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

The best way to determine what caused an abortion or stillbirth in cattle is lab testing.

Being prepared is a good way to help ensure the calving season goes smoothly.