The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout lets producers see how well their calves grow after weaning.

The 23rd annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show is planned for Saturday, Oct. 16, in Turtle Lake, N.D.

The feedout begins on Oct. 15.

The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout helps producers identify superior genetics in their herd by offering growth and carcass data.

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

The timing of calving, the dam's age, and forage quality and availability determine the most appropriate feeding strategy.

Weaning is a good time to consider enrolling in an age- and source-verification program.

NDSU animal scientist Vern Anderson is selected as 2009 communicator of the year.

Warm-season forages will be the best hay production option for planting this late in the growing season.