Feed intake, breeding systems and finishing diets are among the topics NDSU animal scientists have been studying.

Extension provides information on reproduction, nutrition, animal care and health, range management, resource stewardship and economics.

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

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

Meehan is the Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

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

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

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

NDSU research shows early intensive grazing has reduced bluegrass growth.

Grazing native range grasses too early can reduce forage production.