There are many production and economic advantages to using estrous synchronization.

Participants will receive interim and final reports on feedlot performance and carcass traits for their calves.

Heifer development and capturing value for genetically superior cows will be among the topics discussed at the workshop.

Each pregnancy detection method has unique benefits and disadvantages.

Unsatisfactory breeders likely will not improve with time, but deferred bulls may benefit from treatment or additional time and pass a breeding soundness exam in the future.

Integrated pest management involves using the right type of control at the right time for the right duration to control pests effectively.

Participants will receive a final report on performance, efficiency and carcass traits for their calves.

In spite of predictions for a warmer and drier spring, ranchers should prepare for potential impacts to spring turnout.

Body condition of cows during calving impacts open rates in the upcoming breeding season.

Topics include facility management, budgets and financing, nutrition, livestock health, and marketing.

Backgrounding may still be economically feasible this winter.

NDSU's Dickinson Research Extension Center is hosting a workshop focused on beef cattle reproduction strategies and cow herd management.

The Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout helps producers identify superior genetics in their herd by offering growth and carcass data.

The field day will showcase beef cattle research and programs being conducted by researchers and Extension specialists.

Anthrax cases continue to be identified in southwestern North Dakota.

The FDA will implement the change after June 2023.

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

Participants will receive a final report on performance, efficiency and carcass traits for their calves.

The webinar for ages 13 to 18 will provide practical information on topics related to beef cattle husbandry.

Adequate preparation for winter calving can help reduce the risk of disease spread.

Coccidiosis is an intestinal parasite that may contaminate feed and water.

The webinar for ages 13 to 18 will provide practical information on the topics of calving and calf illnesses.

Adequate nutrition, water access and bedding are just some of the considerations that ranchers should be thinking about during winter storms.

The maintenance energy requirement of cattle will increase as temperatures drop.

Taking steps to minimize stress during the weaning period will optimize the health and performance of weaned calves.

The feedout begins on Oct. 15.

Being proactive is the best way to deal with heat stress in cattle.

The program for ages 13 to 18 will provide practical instruction on the topic of beef production and increase awareness about possible career paths in the beef industry.

Ranchers and others interested in beef production are welcome to attend.

Factors that will influence cow retention and/or marketing decisions will include financial resources, cow age and production records, labor and time constraints, market conditions and feed availability.