Watch for breeding activity, injuries and overall condition.

Farms outside of the Red River Valley and livestock operations outperformed Red River Valley farms and crop farms in 2014.

Producers should monitor their calf crop closely in the next week to 10 days.

Newer stands usually are more winter hardy.

Grazing native range grasses too early can reduce forage production.

NDSU research shows early intensive grazing has reduced bluegrass growth.

Limited snowmelt and rainfall could affect the quality of water in pastures.

Producers should be proactive in case drought is a problem this year.

Managing factors that producers can influence is imperative when maximizing pregnancy rates.

Breeding soundness exams can uncover problems with just-purchased young bulls and older bulls that have sired calf crops.

Meehan is the Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

The best way to determine what caused an abortion or stillbirth in cattle is lab testing.

Being prepared is a good way to help ensure the calving season goes smoothly.

Teams from Ransom and Kidder counties take first place in the livestock judging contest.

The workshops will focus on how beef producers can use estimated progeny differences and DNA in bull selection.

Researchers found that having soup before a meal can take the edge off your appetite.

Beef byproducts include all edible and inedible items from harvested cattle that are not part of the dressed carcass.

The workshop will focus on how beef producers can use estimated progeny differences and DNA in bull selection.

Inadequate nutrition can cause cows to lose weight and body condition.

The report highlights research conducted at NDSU on behalf sheep producers.

Sheep producers have many considerations when thinking about expanding their flocks.

Recent studies suggest that total average per capita meat consumption in China could grow from about 60 kilograms in 2010 to nearly 100 kg per person per year by 2030.

The process of developing healthy calves starts at birth.

Researchers want to learn if unmanned aircraft systems can be effective crop and livestock production tools.

Watch for unexplained deaths in livestock and wildlife.

NDSU Extension is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events on campus May 8 and at county offices this spring.

NDSU Extension supports North Dakotans’ efforts to produce the food and fiber that are essential to the state.

Teams from Oliver and Ransom counties receive first place in their division.

Farm bill may provide producers with compensation for some livestock losses.

Quantitative genetic selection can help producers make good breeding decisions.