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Finishing Cattle at Home

Published January 21, 2026

There are benefits for North Dakota ranchers to finish their cattle locally, rather than outsourcing to feedlots in other states. "We have really awesome feedstuffs here," said NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Management Specialist Mary Keena. "Sometimes people think we can't…

USDA Tightens ‘Product of USA’ Label Rules

Published December 23, 2025

A new USDA labeling rule takes effect on January 1, tightening standards for when meat, poultry, and egg products can be labeled as 'Product of the United States.' Under the rule, claims like 'Product of USA' or 'Made in USA'…

House Passes Wolf Delisting Bill

Published December 19, 2025

The bill would restore the 2020 rule that removed gray wolves from the Endangered Species List in the lower 48 states and block future court challenges. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the measure, saying it…

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Published December 18, 2025

Northern cattle can handle most tough winter conditions, but NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe says the up and down temperatures we’ve seen over the past week can be a problem. "When you ever have a weather event that…

Reducing Post-Weaning Calf Health

Published November 28, 2025

With colder weather here, retired NDSU Extension Associate Professor of Livestock Stewardship, Gerald Stokka, reminds ranchers to focus on stress reduction for calves heading into weaning. "One of the biggest things that we sometimes forget is, if at all possible,…

Tyson Plant Strike

Published June 30, 2025

Workers at the Tyson Foods beef plant in Amarillo, Texas, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The local Teamsters union, representing about 3,100 employees, approved the move by a 98 percent margin, demanding higher wages and better benefits. The…

High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds

Published April 16, 2025

As drought conditions persist across North Dakota, NDSU Extension is warning livestock producers to monitor water quality in stock ponds. “There’s a lot of water sources that are dry or nearly dry with the lack of snow and runoff,” said…

Ranchers Need Extra Spring Moisture to Meet Grazing Needs

Published March 28, 2025

Over half of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions heading into the 2025 planting season, with around 12 percent of the state in the abnormally dry range. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says ranchers will likely need…

Lack of Winter Moisture Deepens Drought Concerns

Published March 18, 2025

Much of central South Dakota is in severe drought conditions heading into the spring planting season. Aberdeen-based National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering said the dry, warm fall and open winter didn't help. "We did not get a lot of…

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, in Oklahoma City, David Reis, a rancher from Lyman County, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges and uncertainty facing agriculture. "I really kind of got involved because of the fourth generation. I want to…

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Articles tagged under: livestock

Finishing Cattle at Home

USDA Tightens ‘Product of USA’ Label Rules

House Passes Wolf Delisting Bill

Cattle Stressed by Weather Changes

Reducing Post-Weaning Calf Health

Tyson Plant Strike

High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds

Ranchers Need Extra Spring Moisture to Meet Grazing Needs

Lack of Winter Moisture Deepens Drought Concerns

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

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