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Silage Season Begins in Central ND

Published September 3, 2018

Bowden, North Dakota farmer Jon Tebelius is ready to chop silage. The silage corn is under drought stress. "The corn will be good on that, but we won't get the yield we were looking for." Tebelius got two cuttings out…

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…

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Rains Pushing SD Hay Crop Along

Published July 23, 2018

Consistent rain showers in the Mitchell, South Dakota area have pushed this year’s hay crop along. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says the season started a bit slow, but growth picked up with hot and humid…

MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains

Published July 6, 2018

With rain coming in five-to-seven inches at a time, Mother Nature is taking a toll on Minnesota farmers and ranchers. With the excess water, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls says there have been challenges associated with feeding…

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Haying and Fly Control Reminders for Cattle Producers

Published July 6, 2018

In the heat of summer, cattle producers are busy putting up hay. Recent rains in some areas have made that process more challenging, while other areas remain dry. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Specialist Chanda Engel encourages producers to base…

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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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Hay Crop is Variable

Published June 20, 2018

J&L Nutrition agronomist Andrew Gorentz says most of the first cutting of hay has been put up near Perham. "There are still few stragglers, but there are some aggressive farmers who are probably getting into, maybe not second crop yet, but…

Stockmen Seeing Greener Grass in ND

Published June 11, 2018

Livestock producers across North Dakota are recovering from the 2017 drought, which has been a topic of discussion at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Spring Roundups. NDSA President Warren Zenker says it’s been nice to see green grass. "I know…

Articles tagged under: hay

Silage Season Begins in Central ND

Drought Impacting Southern Plains Cattle Producers

Rains Pushing SD Hay Crop Along

MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains

Haying and Fly Control Reminders for Cattle Producers

Slow Start for Western ND Pastures

Hay Crop is Variable

Stockmen Seeing Greener Grass in ND

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