Faculty and staff were recognized for their years of service.

Feed intake, breeding systems and finishing diets are among the topics NDSU animal scientists have been studying.

This research will help beef production be more efficient.

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

Events include the hall of fame banquet on Feb. 10 and the livestock show on Feb. 11.

More than 300 Saddle and Sirloin members and 30 committees work to host the contest each year.

This year’s Agriculturist of the Year is Julie Ellingson of St. Anthony, N.D.

The major theme of the conference is to assess the impact of emerging climate change policies in U.S. agricultural production, competitiveness and farm income.

Experts will discuss and answer questions about North Dakota’s economy and its agriculture and energy industries.

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