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Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open

Published October 22, 2018

North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…

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…

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NDSU Awarded Grazing Dollars

Published July 23, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $149,000 to North Dakota State University for research to improve grazing land. Specifically, the research will focus on the effects of patch-burning to enhance the diversity and health of grazing land.

MN Cattlemen Hold Summer Tour

Published July 11, 2018

Cattle producers gathered in the Windom, Minnesota area on July 10 for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour and Trade Show. The day’s events kicked off bright and early, as 16 charter buses were lined up at 7 a.m.…

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Slow Start for Western ND Pastures

Published June 21, 2018

With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…

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Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD

Published June 20, 2018

According to South Dakota State University Extension, grazing prices in western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs are steady to $10 dollars higher at $35-$68. Yearling grazing prices have also slightly increased from 2017, ranging from $17-$30 dollars per head. Most…

SD Cattlemen Looking for Moisture

Published June 3, 2018

Both the western and north central parts of South Dakota remain dry. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says grazing resources could start to dwindle by the end of June if adequate rainfall isn’t received. In addition,…

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Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open

Check Forage Quality and Quantity in Pastures

NDSU Awarded Grazing Dollars

MN Cattlemen Hold Summer Tour

Slow Start for Western ND Pastures

Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD

SD Cattlemen Looking for Moisture

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