North Dakota ranchers who have tame grass pastures or hay land should expect at least a 25% reduction in forage production.

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce harmful toxins.

NDSU Extension specialists recommend having a plan in place with well-defined trigger dates for implementing drought management strategies.

Participants can learn about the importance of prairie ecosystems, prairie plants, soils, birds and pollinators.

NDSU Extension agents have received reports of low or toxic water sources.

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of virtual fencing systems is an important step in implementing the technology.

NDSU Extension teams and individuals were recognized for excellence.

Look back on past grazing management to anticipate how it can affect 2026 forage production.

NDSU Extension experts recommend having a drought plan in place, regardless of spring conditions.

Recent detections of HPAI in poultry and dairy operations across the country highlight the importance of preparedness and early identification.

The keynote address will be about integrating energy production into agricultural lands.

Hunters participating in deer and fall bird season should be aware of the risk of HPAI in wildlife and use measures to prevent transmission to domestic poultry or livestock.

NDSU Extension specialists provide ways to decrease the spread of HPAI.

The field day will include virtual fence demonstrations that show how the technology can be implemented to achieve management goals.

While these methods can be labor-intensive, research shows a clear economic gain from strip grazing and limit feeding.

Blue-green algae can grow more due to hot, dry conditions.

Knowing your grasses helps ensure your herd's nutritional needs are met.

Faculty and staff were recognized for their years of service.

Ranchers should know the variety of effects the wildfires have on rangelands.

Access to adequate water is a limiting factor for cattle in most grazing systems.

NDSU Extension has guidance for reducing the risk of HPAI transmission on a property.

Regardless of spring conditions, have a drought plan in place.

Drought and fire, in combination this fall, will have a negative impact on forage production the next year.

Water could be contaminated or water systems damaged after wildfires.

Hunters participating in fall bird season should be aware of the risk of HPAI in wildlife and use measures to prevent transmission to domestic poultry flocks.

Review and implement biosecurity protocols to reduce disease transmission from migrating wild birds to domestic flocks.

Winter cereals provide excellent forage for livestock either for grazing or to be hayed for roughage.

Farmers and ranchers should be on the lookout for toxic cyanobacteria.

The goal of the training is to better equip local responders with the skills and resources needed to respond to an animal disease outbreak or mass livestock mortality.

Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations.