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.

Teams from Ransom and Kidder counties take first place in the livestock judging contest.

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Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension Service farm economist, has some items to note for your 2013 income tax preparation.

N.D. 4-H’ers bring home honors from the Western National Roundup.

Starlings can eat 50 percent of their bodyweight in feed a day.

Beef byproducts include all edible and inedible items from harvested cattle that are not part of the dressed carcass.

Sheep are tolerant to cold weather with proper care.

Inadequate nutrition can cause cows to lose weight and body condition.

The North Dakota 4-H Foundation recognizes dedicated 4-H volunteers.

It is just as important at this time to consider the volatility in agriculture as it is to focus on recent declines in crop commodity prices. Do you know what you will do with your earnings if crop commodity prices rebound?

Sheep producers have many considerations when thinking about expanding their flocks.

Recent studies suggest that total average per capita meat consumption in China could grow from about 60 kilograms in 2010 to nearly 100 kg per person per year by 2030.

Jerry Doan, a leader in North Dakota agriculture, was the first chair of the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education.

In 2013, more than 70 percent of the farms were crop farms and the median age of a farm operator was 48.

The process of developing healthy calves starts at birth.