Producers need to find ways to delay marketing their cattle during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Several North Dakotans receive North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program awards.
The CFAP provides financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater price decline due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs.
NDSU Extension offers recommendations for weed control in pastures.
Farmers, ranchers and their employees need to follow physical distancing guidelines to minimize the risk for themselves and their families.
Good-quality water can have a major impact on cattle’s intake and weight gain.
Now is a good time to evaluate vaccination and herd health management protocols.
In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.
The COVID-19 pandemic may result in meat shortages at grocery stores.
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing sheep produces to look for new ways to market their lamb.
The first step in dealing with stress is to recognize the early symptoms.
Field peas may be an alternative to distillers grains as a protein source in cattle feed.
Statewide, the average cash rental rate for pastureland is down approximately 5.1%.
The webinars will introduce producers to cover crops for grazing.
The webinar series will begin on Friday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. Central time and will continue every Friday.
The majority of diarrhea cases occur when calves are 3 to 16 days old.
Flooding may be a problem some rural North Dakota areas this spring.
The webinar will be Monday, March 23, at 12:30 p.m. Central time.
Failing to meet cows’ nutrient requirements before and after calving can have major impacts on reproductive performance.
The current markets are not a good way to make decisions about planting.
Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.
The Mountrail and Foster County teams placed first in their respective divisions.
Several teams bring home honors from the state event.
The spring thaw could cause problems for dirty-water containment ponds and manure stacking areas.
Floodwaters can rise quickly, cutting off access to feed and/or water for livestock.
The camps give youth opportunities to learn new skills while having fun.
Planning can minimize calf losses and improve calves’ performance.
Abortions and stillbirths are frustrating to livestock producers.
Projections are given for the major crop and livestock commodities.
Drought and/or excessive moisture can lead to the development of molds, which can produce mycotoxins.
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