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Livestock Industry Continues to Seek ELD Flexibility

Published June 18, 2019

Livestock haulers are still seeking flexibility in hours-of-service rules that fall under electronic logging device regulations. Livestock Marketing Association Government and Industry Affairs Director Chelsea Good says legislation has been introduced in Congress regarding the issue. "There is a livestock…
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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…
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State Veterinarian: “Conditions are Right for Anthrax”

Published May 28, 2019

With heavy rainfall throughout much of North Dakota, state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller says conditions are right for anthrax in livestock. Animals can be exposed to the disease when grazing or drinking water contaminated with the spores. An anthrax vaccine…
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Senate Introduces Livestock Hauler Bill

Published May 2, 2019

On Wednesday, the Transporting Livestock Across American Safely Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill would exempt miles for livestock haulers under the Hours of Service rule regulation and increase driving time hours. Cattle industry organizations welcomed…
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Check Cow Nutrition After Calving

Published April 24, 2019

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…
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SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories

Published April 12, 2019

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…
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