Articles tagged under: feedlot
New High-Tech Feedlot Coming to North Dakota
Published May 19, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood says it’s the first of its kind feeding operation for the state. The 15,000 head beef feeding operation will be under one roof. "The manure will be pushed by automated scrapers before…Feedlot Heart Disease
Published December 30, 2021
There’s an increasing chance of feedlot cattle to be affected by untreatable and fatal congestive heart failure according to a DTN report. The condition, known as feedlot heart disease (FHD) may be tied to the selection of cattle for increased…Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions
Published December 18, 2020
This winter has been favorable for feeding cattle in the Northern Plains. But while the weather has been mild lately, winter-like weather is coming sooner rather than later. South Dakota State University Extension beef feedlot management associate Warren Rusche says…Watford City, ND Ranch Sees an Opportunity During COVID-19
Published October 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many things to light, including the need for beef. During the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention, those in attendance heard from Watford City, North Dakota ranchers CJ and Calli Thorne, who operate Triangle M Ranch and…Cattle Feeder Days: Making Feedlots More Successful
Published December 19, 2019
For over 40 years, cattlemen have been taking in the latest information, technology and research at the University of Minnesota Extension Cattle Feeder Days. U of M Extension cattle educator Dr. Joe Armstrong says the program is designed to make…Guilty Plea for SD Feedlot Operator
Published September 18, 2019
A South Dakota feedlot operator allegedly operated a scam where he would resell the same cattle repeatedly and collect feed bills from customers for non-existent cattle. The case against Bob Blom reportedly involves 30,000 head of non-existing cattle, valued at…Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards
Published March 25, 2019
Warming temperatures and rising rivers are creating less than ideal conditions for feedyards. Warren Rusche, a beef feedlot management associate with South Dakota State University Extension, explains that positioning of feed supplies close to livestock is important with rising water…Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers
Published February 20, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…MN Cattle Feeder Working with Wet Conditions
Published November 7, 2018
In southwestern Minnesota, Beaver Creek farmer and rancher Pete Bakken weaned calves over a month ago. With good summer grazing conditions, Bakken says those calves weighed up well, are vaccinated and on feed. BLAC-X Farms is also receiving calves from…