The Central Dakota Ag Day program offers 18 concurrent seminars on agronomy, livestock production and agricultural life.

The interactive webinar series will cover local meat marketing.

Ranchers should develop plans to assist livestock at risk of flood exposure.

Adequate preparation can mitigate the impact of flooding and muddy conditions.

The webinar will help ranchers prepare to calve in potentially adverse weather conditions.

The use of heat lamps for newborn livestock increases the risk of fire, but proper safety precautions can reduce the risk.

The annual Extension Roundup to be held in Devils Lake will provide updates on crop production, marketing, livestock and horticulture.

Presentations will address corn and soybean production, grain marketing and rural living.

Farmer Rancher grants will fund sustainable agriculture projects across the region.

North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Water Quality Program receives the Search for Excellence award.

Participants will view research trials and receive current production information.

Topics include production management, customer relations and marketing.

The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is looking for public input on state needs.

North Dakota leaders get to participate in a 4-H livestock showmanship event.

Blister beetles are posing a threat to livestock.

Weed, pest and disease control, crop production and soil issues will be among the topics discussed.

Producers need to understand the potential risks of nitrate toxicity.

Internal parasites are the No. 1 concern for sheep and goat producers.

Producers and the public should be on the lookout for cyanobacteria blooms.

Extreme temperatures are expected to hit many parts of North Dakota this week.

The workshops will focus on the basics of turning raw manure into compost.

Establishing a sacrifice area may help prevent livestock from damaging a small farm’s grazing resources.

Having a plan for spring grazing and manure management is important, especially during dry years.

Pasture Turnout Critical for Optimal Forage Production

NDSU Extension has released its 2021 short- and long-term agricultural planning price projections for North Dakota

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

The first webinar will be held Dec. 10.

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.