Fencing tools, tips and financing information will be discussed at the 2025 Fencing School.

There are state and federal programs to help prepare for a swine disease outbreak.

To support wildfire recovery efforts, NDSU Extension and the FSA have several resources available to those who lost livestock.

Taking precautions now should help reduce performance loss and improve cattle health.

Backgrounding may still be economically feasible this winter.

Keeping feed costs low, performance high and purchase cost affordable can make backgrounding a good opportunity this winter.

NDSU Extension offers tips for reducing stress and illness during fall weaning and backgrounding.

NDSU Extension specialists encourage ranchers to inquire about the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Producers need to understand the potential risks of nitrate toxicity.

Ranchers who have tame grass pastures or hay land should expect at least a 50% reduction in forage production.