Articles tagged under: Karl Hoppe
Resources Available to Feed More Cattle in ND
Published January 17, 2024
Rather than shipping cattle and corn out of the state, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says there is potential to grow the cattle feeding business in the state. "We have the feed, we have the cattle, we have the…The ‘Need to Know’s’ for Backgrounding
Published November 17, 2023
Many ranchers delayed weaning to November and December after switching to April-May calving. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says the most important thing after calves get weaned, is getting them to eat. "Cattle will be apprehensive towards unfamiliar feed."…Genetics Matter
Published July 21, 2023
The NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center has conducted feed-out research projects for over 25 years. Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says there’s currently two projects happening, one of which is North Dakota Angus University. Five pens of cattle were…Dust a Factor in Calf Pneumonia
Published June 12, 2023
It didn’t take long this spring to go from snow on the ground to 90 degrees. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says it’s important to keep an eye on cattle. “Make sure there’s adequate water and adequate bunk space…Dry Ground is Hard to Come By
Published May 9, 2023
NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says mud is once again a challenge. "Most cattle haven't been put out to sod so it's a challenge and it's so hard to get a dry environment right now." Hoppe says sickness rates…Hair Loss in Cattle Could Be a Vitamin A Deficiency
Published March 18, 2022
With the warmer weather, livestock producers may start to notice hair loss in cattle. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says hair loss in cattle could be either lice or a vitamin A deficiency. "This year with the drought we…Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk
Published March 15, 2021
It’s no secret that it’s dry across a vast majority of the Northern Plains. That dryness is expected to linger into the summer months. In times of drought, North Dakota has diverse feedstuffs that can help livestock producer be successful.…NDSU Extension Specialists Recognized for Service
Published November 15, 2020
NDSU Extension honored 36 staffers for their years of service during the fall conference. NDSU Extension East District Director Lesley Lubenow was recognized for 15 years of service, Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen and Area Extension Specialist Karl Hoppe were…The Silage Crop is Coming Off Fast
Published September 30, 2020
The sooner you can chop corn silage after a hard frost, the better. That’s according to NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe. Proper corn silage fermentation requires adequate moisture to reduce dry-matter loss and spoilage. "If it's…