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ND Producers Dealing with Variable Pasture and Forage Conditions

Published July 15, 2019

A majority of North Dakota has adequate pasture and forage conditions. One expectation is the northwest and north central part of the state, which is dry. Regardless, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says the biggest struggle for livestock…

SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Published July 9, 2019

Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…

Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing

Published July 1, 2019

It’s been a wet spring and summer in south central North Dakota. While Gackle farmer and rancher Warren Zenker got some crop in the ground, there are a substantial amount of prevent plant acres. Zenker plans to plant cover crops…

Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change

Published June 27, 2019

As farmers and ranchers digest the new date for grazing and haying cover crops on prevent plant acres, questions are arising. Agricultural organizations are helping provide clarity. "First of all, this date adjustment is currently only for 2019. There is…

Thune Talks Haying and Grazing with SD Farmers

Published June 24, 2019

The change to haying and grazing prevent plant acres by USDA is welcome, but South Dakota Senator John Thune is open to looking at options to make the program more user-friendly for farmers in the Northern Plains. "There are years…

FEEDD Act Future is Unknown

Published June 21, 2019

USDA’s announcement on haying and grazing is a short-term solution for farmers and ranchers. One longer-term solution for farmers and ranchers moving forward could be the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters (FEEDD) Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one sponsor…

USDA Moves Up Cover Crop Haying and Grazing Date

Published June 20, 2019

USDA's Risk Management Agency has moved up the date for farmers and ranchers to start haying and grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to September 1. The adjustment was made due to this year’s late planting season and forage…

Reminders for Producers Turning Cattle Out to Pasture

Published June 17, 2019

It’s a busy time of year for cattle producers, who are turning pairs out to pasture. During the summer months, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says producers should watch for pinkeye and foot rot. "We're already…

Balancing Available Forages

Published June 6, 2019

As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…

Fake Proteins and Grazing Top MSCA Policy Priorities

Published December 10, 2018

At the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention, the Policy and Resolutions Committee outlined priorities for the upcoming year. MSCA President Krist Wollum says one issue that rose to the top is cell-cultured protein products. "We need to make sure we're…

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Articles tagged under: grazing

ND Producers Dealing with Variable Pasture and Forage Conditions

SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing

Farmers Seek Clarity in Haying and Grazing Date Change

Thune Talks Haying and Grazing with SD Farmers

FEEDD Act Future is Unknown

USDA Moves Up Cover Crop Haying and Grazing Date

Reminders for Producers Turning Cattle Out to Pasture

Balancing Available Forages

Fake Proteins and Grazing Top MSCA Policy Priorities

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