Calves are getting a parasitic infection that they can pass on to humans.

Kelly Parker is the new state 4-H Youth Development specialist.

He will focus on whole farm and agribusiness financial structure, risk management, land values and rents, and farm financial trends.

Bob Grant, who has served North Dakota’s electric cooperatives for over 40 years, was honored with the award in February.

Overall, since 2021, pastureland values are up 51.5% statewide, while cash rental rates are up 18.6% over that same period of time.

Range monitoring helps producers provide abundant and nutritious forage for their livestock.