ND Livestock Zoning Bill Passes Both Chambers
The North Dakota Legislature has approved Senate Bill 2345 regarding clarity of zoning regulations for livestock feeding operations. The bill now awaits Governor Doug Burgum’s signature.
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Check Cow Nutrition After Calving
Calving season is in full swing across North Dakota, and the first two to three months post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding for cows. According to NDSU Extension, a 1,400-pound cow producing 20 pounds of milk per day needs ten…
SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories
Snowfall finally started to trickle out of western South Dakota late Thursday evening. It was a long 24-hour period for ranchers tending to livestock. According to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson, the middle of the state took…
Use Caution with Early Grazing
Feed lots are muddy and forage supplies may be running short, which has producers itching to get cattle out on grass. However, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan says producers should proceed with caution when turning out livestock.…
ND Stockmen Launch Nebraska Disaster Relief Program
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation launched a disaster relief program to help Nebraska ranchers who suffered losses in recent flooding. “You see all of the devastation on the news and social media. Videos of grain bins busted and…
SD Stockgrowers Offer Relief Resources
South Dakota farmers and ranchers experienced significant losses during last month’s snow storm and flooding. As a result, the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is compiling a list of producers in need of assistance. In addition, the Rapid City Catholic Social…
Producers Reminded of Livestock Indemnity Program
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains have endured several storms this winter season. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions can result in death of livestock. Julie Ellingson, North Dakota Stockmen's Association executive vice president, says producers may be eligible for losses…
Livestock Producers Weather the Storm
Livestock producers braved the blizzard to care for and protect their animals. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says providing feed and shelter is top of mind during winter storms. Regardless of the weather, calves are also born…
Ag Bills Advance in Bismarck
The North Dakota Legislature will be working overtime this week, bringing bills forward before Friday’s crossover date. The House Agriculture Committee gave a “do pass” recommendation to a bill that would exclude second cousins from the state’s anti-corporate farming laws.…
Selecting the Best Cover Crops to Graze
To select the right cover crops for grazing livestock, NDSU Extension Forage and Cover Crops specialist Marisol Berti reminds producers to know the nutrients needed and the time of the year they want livestock to graze. NDSU Extension Rangeland Specialist…
