Access to good-quality water could be a challenge this year.

Access to good-quality water can be a challenge during a drought.

Colder temperatures and wind are a risk to newborn calves.

Many cattle have not had an opportunity to fully acclimate to cold weather this year.

Start planning now for future needs and changes.

The webinars will be held Thursdays in February and March.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

North Dakota producers are seeing an increase in lice infestations in their herds.

Producers need to consider several factors when deciding to purchase alternative feeds.

Feedlot School topics include feedlot production, nutrition, manure management and marketing.

Beef cow pregnancy rates are important numbers to track.

Now is a good time to evaluate cow condition and develop winter feeding programs.

Pastures stressed by drought and/or overgrazing this fall more than likely will experience a delay in grazing readiness in 2021.

Backgrounding cattle is a program in which cattle are fed for a period of time after weaning and before they are placed in finishing feedlots.

The goal of herd immunity is the reduction of infection or disease in a population’s susceptible segment.

The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout lets producers see how well their calves grow after weaning.

An early frost poses challenges for making corn silage.

Determining the nutrient content of forages and other feeds through laboratory analysis is the best way to design a nutrition program that meets livestock requirements.

Early weaning can help reduce pressure on native pastures and extend forage supplies for adult beef cows.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow producers to graze, hay or cut cover crops on prevented-planting acres beginning Sept. 1.

The pandemic caused major disruptions in the U.S. meat industry.

Sweetclover is a biennial legume that lives for two years.

Some producers may be facing a hay shortage.

The forage species selected will vary based on the primary planned use.

Pinkeye can result in increased labor, the need to purchase antibiotics, decreased weaning weights and lower prices paid for animals with scarred eyes.

Growing cereal forages for hay will be one of the topics covered during this year’s field day.

Lack of rain can impact forage production.

Left untreated, flies can cause significant losses in production.

The plan helps emergency personnel know how to assess an accident involving livestock, make critical decisions, and keep themselves and the public safe.

The CREC’s virtual beef production field day will go live July 14.