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

As a result of the current favorable conditions, this year’s fall tillers have grown to an unprecedented 9 to 12 inches tall and have produced considerable herbage.

Jerry Doan, a leader in North Dakota agriculture, was the first chair of the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education.

The process of developing healthy calves starts at birth.

Large feed supplies, low feed costs and a smaller swine supply should equal good news for hog producers.

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

The NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center’s new livestock systems specialist will focus on integrating grazing systems and animal production.

Land values showed about an 8 percent increase from the previous survey, compared with a 42 percent increase during 2012.

Quantitative genetic selection can help producers make good breeding decisions.

Once infected, sheep remain infected for life.

The single biggest change is the elimination of direct payments to farmers

The 2013 survey summarizes more than 4,800 reports from farmers and ranchers, aerial sprayers, elevators, custom harvesters and other custom operators.

He will provide leadership on the center’s nutrient management program.

The NDSU Extension Service is celebrating 100 years in 2014.

Provide cattle with adequate feed and protection from winter weather extremes.

Beef cattle nutrition, breeding and bedding were among the subjects NDSU researchers studied in 2013.

Producers should continue to use good sanitary practices to keep the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus from spreading to their pigs.

Composting is a simple way to dispose of dead livestock.

Researchers have conducted 11 experiments at the facility.

The 2013 growing season was unusual for pasture production and quality across North Dakota.

Culling nonpregnant cows prior to winter can help producers make better use of their feed resources.

High levels of nitrates in corn silage can be toxic to animals and humans.

The survey summarizes approximately 2,700 reports from aerial operators, farmers, ranchers and other custom operators.

Spotting problems early can save the breeding season.

Have a plan to address heat stress in cattle.

NDSU researchers are comparing drylot and pasture cow-calf beef production systems.

Start to control birds before they become a huge problem.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

Try to avoid turning livestock out to pasture too soon this spring.

Mud and melting snow creates a wet environment that can cause calf health problems.