Grazing cover crops can present some challenges.

Cattle producers should be prepared for wet, muddy conditions and possible flooding this spring.

Twenty junior and 17 senior teams judged cattle, swine, goats and sheep.

Determining the relative value of alternative feeds can be a cost-saving strategy.

Prolonged exposure to extreme cold and wind increases the likelihood of frostbite.

Heavy snowfall and dangerous wind chills have created difficult-to-manage calving conditions this winter.

Producers may need to stretch hay supplies with grain or grain byproducts.

Records can help producers provide evidence of death losses.

Disposing of dead livestock quickly prevents the spread of disease and protects water quality.

Come meet the animals that call NDSU home and the people who teach and do Animal Sciences research.

The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides assistance to producers for grazing losses caused by drought.

Dry conditions make producers concerned about their forage resources.

Corn silage can provide a high-quality feed for livestock if it is harvested and ensiled properly.

Producers have several options for controlling flies.

Summer heat and humidity can take a toll on cattle and humans.

High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins.

Expect cattle and other livestock price volatility to continue until trade disputes are resolved.

In North Dakota, pastureland values have gained every year from 2013 to 2018, with the exception of 2017.

Youth bring home team and individual awards in meat judging.

The associate professor emeritus is being recognized for his contributions to the meat industry through teaching, outreach work, research and service.

Left untreated, pests can cause significant loss in production.

Planting summer annual forage crops could be an option where moisture is adequate for emergence or rain still may come.

Producers may see a reduction in forage production on their pastures and rangeland.

Several teams and individuals brought home honors from the first North Dakota 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl.

The virus is highly contagious and can cause respiratory or neurologic infections, abortions in mares and even death.

Test water quality prior to livestock turnout.

Installing a water development project may be the answer to drought-related livestock water shortages.

Bad weather and poor cow nutrition are the leading causes of weak calf syndrome.

Develop good herd health and vaccination strategies to minimize losses.

The Livestock Indemnity Program provides payments for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality.