This year’s Central Dakota Ag Day will be virtual.

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 application deadline has been extended to Sept. 11.

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

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

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.

Extension specialists in NDSU’s Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department have launched a newsletter called Agriculture By the Numbers.

Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.

Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.

The CFAP provides financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs.

NDSU Extension offers recommendations for weed control in pastures.

Good-quality water can have a major impact on cattle’s intake and weight gain.

In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.

The COVID-19 pandemic may result in meat shortages at grocery stores.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing sheep produces to look for new ways to market their lamb.

Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.

The current markets are not a good way to make decisions about planting.

Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.

The Mountrail and Foster County teams placed first in their respective divisions.

Several teams bring home honors from the state event.

Floodwaters can rise quickly, cutting off access to feed and/or water for livestock.

Drought and/or excessive moisture can lead to the development of molds, which can produce mycotoxins.

Ammonia toxicity is a threat to cattle that overconsume soybeans.

Producers have options for using unharvested corn.

This webinar series will give producers an opportunity to share their concerns and learn about their options.

Wet conditions during haying may have reduced the quantity and quality of hay this year.

Allowing containment ponds to overflow is a violation of animal feeding operations permits.

Ergot has been found in several parts of North Dakota.