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NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Published January 22, 2025

North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center hosted its annual Feedlot School on Wednesday and Thursday. The event is designed for cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry professionals, animal healthcare suppliers, and anyone interested in feedlot production. "We've been…

Conditions to Watch For this Calving Season

Published March 6, 2020

Conversations about calving were had at the Aberdeen Ag Expo. South Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says now is the time where miscarriages may occur. "We want to make sure there isn't a situation we can do…

Amid a Down Cattle Market, Auction Barn Owners Pleased with the Fall Run

Published November 25, 2019

The fall run of cattle is picking up pace at auction barns across the Northern Plains. Hub City Livestock co-owner Steve Hellwig says the number of yearlings running through the ring is surprising for this time of year. However, compared…

Straw Can Help Keep Cows Full

Published December 27, 2018

To keep cows full and prepared for winter, NDSU Extension says cattle producers can consider feeding wheat straw. The amount of straw blended into a ration will vary based on cow needs and other feeds used. A 1,400-pound cow in…

A Strong December Cattle Run

Published December 19, 2018

Between wet weather and harvest delays, the fall cattle run was pushed back throughout much of the region. Come December, the fall run did pick up pace at many North Dakota auction markets. Recent runs at Napoleon Livestock have averaged…

USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs

Published August 14, 2018

USDA will buy $50 million worth of fluid milk for distribution at food assistance programs across the country. Section 32 funds were used for this purchase. This is a separate action from USDA’s $12 billion aid package to help farmers…

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More Cattle Going to Slaughter

Published August 6, 2018

Cow and heifer numbers moving to slaughter are up more than eight percent from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says a lack of grass due to drought is the reason. "Actually, beef cow slaughter is up…

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NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Conditions to Watch For this Calving Season

Amid a Down Cattle Market, Auction Barn Owners Pleased with the Fall Run

Straw Can Help Keep Cows Full

A Strong December Cattle Run

USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs

More Cattle Going to Slaughter

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