Fencing tools, tips and financing information will be discussed at the 2025 Fencing School.

There are state and federal programs to help prepare for a swine disease outbreak.

To support wildfire recovery efforts, NDSU Extension and the FSA have several resources available to those who lost livestock.

Taking precautions now should help reduce performance loss and improve cattle health.

Backgrounding may still be economically feasible this winter.

Keeping feed costs low, performance high and purchase cost affordable can make backgrounding a good opportunity this winter.

NDSU Extension offers tips for reducing stress and illness during fall weaning and backgrounding.

NDSU Extension specialists encourage ranchers to inquire about the Livestock Indemnity Program.

Producers need to understand the potential risks of nitrate toxicity.

Ranchers who have tame grass pastures or hay land should expect at least a 50% reduction in forage production.

Internal parasites are the No. 1 concern for sheep and goat producers.

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.

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.

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

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

Start planning now for future needs and changes.

Continuing drought conditions will have an impact on forage production.

Beef cow pregnancy rates are important numbers to track.

Now is a good time to evaluate cow condition and develop winter feeding programs.

This year’s Central Dakota Ag Day will be virtual.

Pinkeye can result in increased labor, the need to purchase antibiotics, decreased weaning weights and lower prices paid for animals with scarred eyes.

Scientists will study management options that sustainably enhance livestock productivity while conserving regional biodiversity.

Lack of rain can impact forage production.

Left untreated, flies can cause significant losses in production.

The plan helps emergency personnel know how to assess an accident involving livestock, make critical decisions, and keep themselves and the public safe.

Instances of blue-green algae are on the increase in North Dakota.

Good-quality water can have a major impact on cattle’s intake and weight gain.

In North Dakota, April-June precipitation is a good predictor of annual forage production in mixed-grass prairies.