Articles tagged under: livestock
Proper Disposal of Dead Livestock
Published January 24, 2019
The death of animals is apart of any farm and ranch. With lambing and calving underway, now is the time for livestock producers to have a disposal plan. Mary Keena, a livestock environmental management specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research…Cattle Producers Navigating Feed Quality Issues
Published January 11, 2019
Twenty-eighteen brought a mixed bag of weather. Depending upon the location, cattle producers across North Dakota experienced either wet or dry conditions. Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, says those conditions resulted in feed…Farm Bill Funds Livestock Disease Preparedness
Published December 20, 2018
The new farm bill includes funding for an updated Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine bank. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson says the funding is a positive first step. "It's one of the most contagious diseases that not…Livestock Haulers Receive ELD Answers
Published December 18, 2018
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, livestock haulers can continue to run on paper logs “until further notice.” Currently, livestock haulers fall under a temporary electronic logging device implementation exemption. The FMCSA states haulers do not need to…USDA Expects a Decrease in Farm Income
Published December 4, 2018
According to USDA, net farm income is projected to decrease 12.1 percent to $66.3 billion in 2018, after increasing $13.8 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, net cash farm income is expected to decrease by 8.4 percent, to $93.4 billion. Cash receipts…USDA and FDA to Jointly Oversee ‘Fake Meat’
Published November 19, 2018
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting to discuss oversight of cell-cultured food products. After discussion, it was concluded that both agencies should jointly oversee production of what is referred…Meehan Receives Extension Communication Award
Published October 29, 2018
Miranda Meehan, a livestock environmental stewardship specialist with NDSU Extension, was named the 2018 Communicator of the Year at this year's NDSU Extension conference. Joining the Extension team in 2015, she communicates with target audiences in a number of ways.…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…Livestock Organizations File Hours of Service Petition
Published October 16, 2018
Organizations representing livestock, bee and fish haulers across the U.S. submitted a petition to the Department of Transportation, requesting additional flexibility on Hours of Service requirements. The petition asks for a five-year extension for certain requirements and encourages DOT to…