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U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Slightly Down

Published January 27, 2025

According to the January Cattle on Feed Report released Friday, the number of cattle and calves on feed in U.S. feedlots totaled 11.8 million as of January 1, 2025. This marks a one percent decrease compared to January 1, 2024.…

NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Published January 22, 2025

North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center hosted its annual Feedlot School on Wednesday and Thursday. The event is designed for cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry professionals, animal healthcare suppliers, and anyone interested in feedlot production. "We've been…

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

Published December 18, 2024

Cattle markets look to end a strong year on a high note. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says holiday demand has been a pleasant surprise. "Cutout values are up again and there was really strong demand for ribs for…

ND Updates Rules for Cattle ID

Published December 18, 2024

North Dakota no longer needs ID tags for young female cows under 18 months old or tuberculosis tests for dairy cows from safe states. This change is because new federal rules will require electronic ID tags, but there aren’t enough…

Muddying Things Up

Published March 22, 2024

Extreme mud conditions can come with the spring melt. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe advises farmers to take a proactive approach where they can. "If you can afford it having concrete would work wonderfully for a cowherd, but…

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…

Students Preparing for Little ‘I’

Published February 1, 2024

The NDSU Little International Livestock Show will be held February 10. Little I Manager Kell Hellmuth is looking forward to this year's competition. "The atmosphere in Shepherd (Arena) with the excitement, the clean chips, the streamers hanging, all the bright…

Genetic Investment Paid Off During Drought

Published October 5, 2022

Tour chairperson Kelly Hanson owns and operates Triple H Simmentals with his family near Hannaford, North Dakota. "The All Breeds Cattle Tour helps people see other operations and gives them ideas on how they can improve their own livestock operations."…

A Shrinking Cattle Supply and Higher Meat Prices

Published June 10, 2022

Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson thinks the cattle supply is shrinking. "There are talks about smaller feedlots and the independent farmers with 200 head on the farm. They've been pushing these cattle out lighter and earlier, because…

Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock

Published June 6, 2022

Varying pasture conditions mean forage nutrients will also differ depending on location. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says a forage analysis can pay big dividends for a livestock herd. "Even in a drought situation, the forage mineral analysis…

Articles tagged under: livestock

U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Slightly Down

NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

ND Updates Rules for Cattle ID

Muddying Things Up

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Students Preparing for Little ‘I’

Genetic Investment Paid Off During Drought

A Shrinking Cattle Supply and Higher Meat Prices

Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock

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