Articles tagged under: cattle
Nebraska Farmers Struggle to Recover
Published March 19, 2019
Nebraska farmers and ranchers are struggling to recover from last week’s winter storm, which caused major damage and flooding. Newman Grove, Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson says the storm impacted everyone. "The three-day storm started out as heavy rain and then…Managing Calving During Difficult Conditions
Published March 18, 2019
The prolonged cold and snow are creating challenges for livestock producers this winter. In the heart of calving season, producers are making management decisions to keep their animals safe and comfortable. According to NDSU Extension veterinarian Gerald Stokka, high risk…Combating Cold Calving Conditions
Published February 28, 2019
The cold is no surprise for cattle producers who typically calve in January and February. However, the abundant snow and wind are creating challenges this calving season. To combat conditions, Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist, recommends…MN Cattlemen Advocate at the Capitol
Published February 26, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted their “Cattlemen at the Capitol” event in St. Paul. That morning, cattlemen highlighted the importance of the industry during the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division meeting. "Minnesota's beef industry contributes…Getting Calves Off to the Right Start
Published February 24, 2019
The 2019 calf crop is making its way into the world. Now is the optimal time to get those newborn calves off to the right start. While some producers may shy away from calf implants, Zoetis Senior Nutritionist Dr. Blaine…Ag Secretary Brings a Trade Update to Cattle Industry Convention
Published February 1, 2019
The focus of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address to Cattle Industry Convention attendees Friday was trade, specifically the recent meeting between the U.S. and China. Perdue said intellectual property is still being discussed. "I really believe we are entering a phase…Solid Cattle Demand Forecast for 2019
Published January 31, 2019
Cattle prices are expected to remain strong for 2019. CattleFax analyst Kevin Good is forecasting steady fed cattle prices averaging $117 per hundredweight. "There is a challenge going forward, recognizing that we have larger supplies of feeder cattle and calves…Increase Cow Nutrition Before Calving
Published January 24, 2019
As cows get closer to calving, nutritional requirements change. NDSU associate professor says a great amount of fetal growth is occurring right now for those cows calving in March and April. "Seventy-five to 90 percent of calf growth is occurring…Cattle Producers Navigating Feed Quality Issues
Published January 11, 2019
Twenty-eighteen brought a mixed bag of weather. Depending upon the location, cattle producers across North Dakota experienced either wet or dry conditions. Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, says those conditions resulted in feed…