Alfalfa is one of the most economically important hay crops impacted by drought.

Early weaning can help reduce pressure on native pastures and extend forage supplies for adult beef cows.

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.

Producers will have an opportunity to learn more about Farm Service Agency programs.

The program consists of educational webinars in June and submission of forage and water samples to a laboratory with follow-up with Extension personnel, ranch visits by Extension personnel and more educational webinars in the fall.

Transported hay and feed are one of the primary methods of dispersal for noxious weeds.

Feed prices have increased drastically in the past year, so using methods to get more nutrients out of the feed is cost effective.

Summer pneumonia is a respiratory disease/pneumonia that occurs in beef calves nursing their dams.

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.

Vaccines can reduce the risk of buildup and spread of environmental pathogens to calves.

Webinar topics include transitioning your horse from winter to spring and summer feeding, grazing strategies, and manure and nutrient management.

Culling is one strategy to manage herds with limited feed resources.

4-H’ers take home honors from the state 4-H livestock quiz bowl event.

Wildfires will increase the amount of bare ground, which can lead to a higher risk of erosion.

4-H’ers bring home honors from the livestock judging contest.

Producers must think about how to manage during a drought to keep the most productive and valuable cows in the herd.

Forage production will be below normal on pasture and hay land this year.

The webinars will help ranchers develop a plan to deal with drought conditions.

Several issues can cause calf abortions.

Weed seeds pass unharmed through the digestive tracts of animals such as cattle and sheep.

Pasture Turnout Critical for Optimal Forage Production

The 95th Little International was organized by the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club and held at Shepperd Arena on the NDSU campus.

Samantha Pernsteiner has been selected by her peers as the 95th Little International queen.

Access to good-quality water could be a challenge this year.

Access to good-quality water can be a challenge during a drought.

Colder temperatures and wind are a risk to newborn calves.

Many cattle have not had an opportunity to fully acclimate to cold weather this year.

Start planning now for future needs and changes.