Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
NDSU Extension Presents Awards
Published October 30, 2018
During the NDSU Extension and Research Extension Center fall conference, “Friends of Extension” awards were presented. Honored were former NDSU Extension Director Chris Boerboom and North Dakota Soybean Council Director of Research Kendall Nichols. In addition, 4-H Youth Development Specialist…Cow/Calf Production a Bright Spot for Producers
Published October 30, 2018
The one bright spot in agriculture is cow-calf production, according to NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry. "We've got a lot to be thankful for in the cattle business. Almost 700,000 more calves to sell and all kinds of trade…China Could Survive Without U.S. Soybeans
Published October 30, 2018
In the next three months, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson thinks the U.S. find out very quickly if China can survive without U.S. soybeans. "My personal opinion is I don't think they'll have to buy many beans at…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.…Understanding the Source of Palmer Amaranth in ND
Published October 29, 2018
Extension professionals are trying to better understand how Palmer amaranth is getting into North Dakota. It’s hard to be 100 percent positive of the source. In some cases, waterfowl or farm equipment are thought to be the issue. NDSU Extension…Soybeans: A Viable Protein Source for Cattle
Published October 23, 2018
Low soybean prices may make the crop an affordable protein supplement for cattle feeders. Dr. Mary Drewnoski, beef system specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, says soybeans are about 40 percent crude protein. "When using unprocessed soybeans in cattle diets, the challenge…Genetic Resistance Challenges with SCN
Published October 22, 2018
In parts of the Corn Belt, genetic resistance to soybean cyst nematode is being overcome by the pathogen. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Sam Markell says resistance in the plants aren’t working well. “In North Dakota, it’s not that significant yet.…NDSU Agribusiness Award Winner Announced
Published October 19, 2018
The former director of North Dakota State University Extension will receive the 2018 Agribusiness Award during Harvest Bowl weekend. During her time leading Extension, Sharon Anderson helped develop the State Board of Agricultural Research and Education and adopted new technologies…Feed Drought-Stressed Calves Longer After Weaning
Published October 18, 2018
Cattle producers in central, north central and north east North Dakota experienced drought conditions over the summer months. Producers are making management and feeding decisions based on drought-stressed forages. Karl Hoppe, a livestock systems specialist at the NDSU Carrington Research…