Articles tagged under: cattle
Check Forage Quality and Quantity in Pastures
Published September 4, 2018
Due to dry conditions, forage quality or quantity may be lacking in pastures. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe encourages cattle producers to assess pasture condition. Some producers in central and northeastern North Dakota have already started…New Feeder Cattle Program Launched
Published September 4, 2018
The American Angus Association has launched a new feeder cattle program, Angus Link. The program allows commercial cattlemen, feeders and breeders to add value to their feeder cattle. Angus Link director Chris Engel says the requirements to enroll are simple. …Cattlemen Seeking to Ease Trade Tensions
Published August 16, 2018
What can be done to ease current trade tensions? North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Warren Zenker is encouraging the current Administration to seek a solution to trade talks. "A lot of times, I don't think people understand the financial burden…Lack of Rain Impacting Northwest MN Pastures
Published August 16, 2018
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally to moderately dry conditions in portions of north-central North Dakota, central South Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Due to dry conditions, Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane says hay cutting has come to a halt.…Dry Conditions in Aberdeen Speed Up Crops, Encourages Silage
Published August 16, 2018
Hub City Livestock co-owner Steve Hellwig says conditions are dry in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Farmers and ranchers haven’t sold many cow-calf pairs at auction, but there are some calves starting to be weaned. "Several producers this last week weaned off the…Watch for Pinkeye and Foot Rot in Cattle
Published August 2, 2018
A combination of heat, water and pest pressure can increase the risk of pinkeye and foot rot in cattle. NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka says there are certainly differences in susceptibility to organisms that can cause infection. Regardless, treatment…Cattle Producers Talk Trade at Summer Meeting
Published August 2, 2018
The Cattle Industry Summer Business meeting is underway through Saturday in Denver, Colorado. Progress on the North American Free Trade Agreement is one of the topics of discussion during the event. Mexico and the U.S. are meeting this week. National…Drought Impacting Southern Plains Cattle Producers
Published July 24, 2018
Due to drought conditions, a shortage of forage and hay may force livestock producers in the Southern Plains to reduce herd size. Both the first and second alfalfa cuttings in Texas were below average in both quantity and quality. Hay…Trifecta of Uncertainty Impacting Livestock Markets
Published July 23, 2018
As of late, there are three major factors influencing livestock markets: weather, record high production and trade uncertainty. That’s according to NDSU Extension livestock economic Tim Petry. "The beef side is experiencing record exports, but we have to keep those…