Articles tagged under: calving season

Calf Prices Remain Strong

Published October 23, 2024

At this year's Outlook Conference for Ag Lenders, NDSU Livestock Economist Tim Petry spoke about the current state of livestock markets. The calf marketing season is just starting. "Calf prices are very similar to last year as all cattle prices…
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A Muddy Mess

Published April 13, 2023

With warm temperatures in the forecast and the snowpack starting to melt off, mud is becoming the new challenge for many farmers and ranchers. NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zac Carlson says mud and manure can pose a hazard to…
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A Peek at Calving Season

Published April 5, 2023

Montpelier, North Dakota rancher Wade Dally was closely monitoring his herd during the recent blizzard. The snow was the immediate issue, but mud is the next problem. "We got about a foot of snow, give or take. We're pretty flat…
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An LIP Reminder

Published April 5, 2023

Inclement weather can cause newborn calves and other livestock to freeze or become smothered and trampled. These death losses can cause an emotional and financial burden for livestock producers, especially after last year’s harsh calving season. Minnesota Farm Service Agency…
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Preparing for Calving

Published March 2, 2023

Nutrition is critically important for cow/calf operations. NDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka says nutrition was a big topic. "Cold weather and heat makes a difference in nutrition and keeping track of body scores can help determine how effective…
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Resilient Ranchers

Published April 21, 2022

NDSU McLean County Extension Agent Sarah Bedgar says there are still drought concerns after this past week's snow. "There were such high winds that the snow got caught up in ditches, tree rows and draws while the high points are…
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ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard

Published April 21, 2022

Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…
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Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath

Published April 19, 2022

North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson urges ranchers to look into the Livestock Indemnity Program, which compensate producers for a portion of the losses that happened during the storm. "There's a 30-day window to file a notice…
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