The combination of heat and humidity can create stress on livestock.
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Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.
Planting a cover crop can enhance soil health while creating feed for late-season grazing or hay and haylage production.
Some forages may contain levels of nitrate that are toxic to livestock.
Producers need to find ways to delay marketing their cattle during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDSU Extension offers recommendations for weed control in pastures.
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.
Field peas may be an alternative to distillers grains as a protein source in cattle feed.
The webinars will introduce producers to cover crops for grazing.
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.
Failing to meet cows’ nutrient requirements before and after calving can have major impacts on reproductive performance.
Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.
Floodwaters can rise quickly, cutting off access to feed and/or water for livestock.
Planning can minimize calf losses and improve calves’ performance.
Abortions and stillbirths are frustrating to livestock producers.
Drought and/or excessive moisture can lead to the development of molds, which can produce mycotoxins.
Proper care of cows is essential.
NDSU Extension specialists have created videos to answer some backgrounding questions.
Some forage supplies could be of low quality this year.
Producers may not have enough forage on hand to meet winter feeding needs.
Producers have several methods for weaning calves.
Ammonia toxicity is a threat to cattle that overconsume soybeans.
Producers have options for using unharvested corn.
This webinar series will give producers an opportunity to share their concerns and learn about their options.
Wet conditions during haying may have reduced the quantity and quality of hay this year.
Toxicity could be a problem when allowing cattle to graze in the fall.
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