Livestock Articles
Test for Hay Quality
Published July 25, 2022
It’s been a good year for hay production in North Dakota. Timely moisture has been seen, but the weather hasn’t been conducive for drying hay and there’s a lot of discolored hay. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers…Fly Control in Cattle
Published July 24, 2022
Horn flies, face flies and stable flies are the most common and most treated pests on North Dakota livestock operations. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says fly populations are just reaching their peak now. "The ones that we're…Milk Production Report Released
Published July 22, 2022
South Dakota continues to lead the nation in the expansion of the dairy industry. During June, South Dakota dairy farms added 21,000 milk cows and increased production by 15 percent. In Minnesota, milk production dropped one percent. In the 24…LIP Payment Rates Adjusted
Published July 21, 2022
USDA updated payment rates under the Livestock Indemnity Program. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said this will provide more help for ranchers. "In essence, it increases the reimbursement they'll get for calves they lost in the blizzard last spring from…Ranchers Needed Relief Program This Year
Published July 21, 2022
The revised payment rates for the Farm Service Agency's Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) are a big deal for North Dakota livestock producers who lost animals in the spring blizzard. That includes North Dakota Stockmen's Association President Jeff Schafer. "We always…ASF Prevention
Published July 20, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the USDA, National Pork Producers Council and the Philippines Agriculture Department to launch a new program to help address African swine fever. According to the NPPC, the new program helps the Philippines…North Dakota Lifts Poultry Event Ban
Published July 18, 2022
The North Dakota State Board of Animal Health ended the ban of poultry events and exhibitions, effective immediately. The risk of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is declining with warmer weather and fewer migratory birds flying around the state. A…MN Beef Update
Published July 18, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council President Kelly Schmidt recaps the summer beef tour.Parade of Champions: Keep Trying
Published July 18, 2022
The Red River Farm Network Parade of Champions is celebrating 4-H and FFA across the region. Macy Monson from North Dakota's McIntosh County joined 4-H and FFA as soon as she could. "I've been in FFA since 7th grade and…