Make sure you aren’t overdrawing from your forge account.

Use integrated pest management concepts to control livestock pests. The key is using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.

Turning livestock out on grass too early can have long-term impacts on grasslands.

The first 60 to 90 days post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding period in the production cycle, and the expectations for a cow at this time are many.

Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.

This year’s award recipient is the NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist.

Dry conditions make producers concerned about their forage resources.

Corn silage can provide a high-quality feed for livestock if it is harvested and ensiled properly.

NDSU Extension also has developed health and disaster preparedness online tools and apps.

Summer heat and humidity can take a toll on cattle and humans.

High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins.

Left untreated, pests can cause significant loss in production.

Producers may see a reduction in forage production on their pastures and rangeland.

Test water quality prior to livestock turnout.

Installing a water development project may be the answer to drought-related livestock water shortages.

Producers may need to think outside of their traditional feeding strategy.

Conversations with producers and demonstration plots are among the ways Extension helps improve the health of North Dakota soils.

Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.

NDSU honors its Agriculture and Extension faculty and staff for their work.

Extension reached producers, veterinarians and feed dealers in a variety of ways.

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

Canola has a nutrient content that’s similar to alfalfa.

A 10 percent loss of body water is fatal to most domestic livestock species.

Cyanobacteria often occur in stagnant ponds or dugouts, forming large colonies that appear as scum on or just below the water surface.

NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.

Poor water quality can impact livestock health.

NDSU Extension specialists offer livestock producers suggestions for dealing with drought.

The right option depends on the location and management goals.

Rangeland grazed too early can take years to recover.

Rental rates depend on a number of factors.