Beef cattle producers have new incentives to raise their animals the natural way.

Producers should have drought-stressed crops tested for nitrate before using them as forage for livestock.

The newest report on NDSU’s beef cattle and range research is online.

A contact could help ensure that forage providers get paid for their product.

Producers have three options if the first crop fails.

Some types of algae that form in water could be toxic for livestock.

The NDSU Extension Service has scheduled workshops for livestock producers.

A combination of unusual circumstances occurred to create the lofty crop profit in 2007.

NDSU will break ground May 30 on two agricultural research facilities.

Water quality is as important as quantity for livestock in drought conditions.

Complying with cattle importation regulations is vital when transporting livestock across state lines.

Farmers and ranchers who have forage for sale can list it on a NDSU database designed to help feed sellers and buyers connect.

Producers can use wireless technology to remotely monitor and control both conditions and activities at various locations on the farm.

Manure is an environmentally and user-friendly fertilizer.

NDSU’s rangeland specialist offers advice on grazing or haying range or pastureland following a wildfire.

The NDSU Extension Service and N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station provide drought information on Web site.

It is important to review the broad range of federal policy changes that could be undertaken to increase the quantity of foods produced and moderate the rapid inflation of food prices.

Drought can create conditions for the development of grass tetany in livestock.

Livestock need adequate, good-quality water during a drought.

NDSU research into the feeding potential of many different alternative feeds, drylot management and early weaning can be helpful information for feeding and managing a cow herd during drought.

Sending cattle to graze in another state could lead to importation issues when producers bring their livestock back to North Dakota.

A new program helps young people get a start in the sheep industry.

The NDSU Extension veterinarian is urging producers to get their livestock vaccinated against anthrax.

The new livestock handling system at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center reduces stress on cattle and workers.

Genetics could play a larger role in improving cattle quality and cutting feed costs.

CalfAID, a North Dakota-based program to verify the age and source of beef cattle, will continue.

NDSU’s 2008 sheep report includes research on sheep embryos, artificial insemination, nutrition and distillers grains as feed.

The Western 4-H Camp and its programs are open to all youth ages 5 to 18.

Workshop scheduled to discuss surviving increasing energy and feed costs.

Producers need to take a close look at some tax preparation items.