Articles tagged under: pasture

Check Forage Quality and Quantity in Pastures

Published September 4, 2018

Due to dry conditions, forage quality or quantity may be lacking in pastures. NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe encourages cattle producers to assess pasture condition. Some producers in central and northeastern North Dakota have already started…
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Lack of Rain Impacting Northwest MN Pastures

Published August 16, 2018

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows abnormally to moderately dry conditions in portions of north-central North Dakota, central South Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Due to dry conditions, Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane says hay cutting has come to a halt.…
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Values Increase for ND Pasture Ground

Published June 22, 2018

In North Dakota, pastureland values are up seven percent from last year and rental rates are up nearly two percent. East-central, northwestern and southeastern regions of the state saw double-digit gains, with pasture ground increasing in value from 11-to-16.5 percent.…
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Slow Start for Western ND Pastures

Published June 21, 2018

With cattle out on pasture, producers are monitoring grazing conditions and forage availability. Washburn, North Dakota rancher Paul Bichler says the area didn’t receive significant moisture until the beginning of June. Most native grasses were brown until lately, delaying pasture…
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Grazing Prices Higher in Western SD

Published June 20, 2018

According to South Dakota State University Extension, grazing prices in western South Dakota for cow/calf pairs are steady to $10 dollars higher at $35-$68. Yearling grazing prices have also slightly increased from 2017, ranging from $17-$30 dollars per head. Most…
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Weed Management Can Improve Pasture Health

Published June 13, 2018

Weed management can make a big difference in pasture productivity. University of Missouri Plant Sciences professor Kevin Bradley says livestock producers should know what weeds they are targeting. The most problematic weeds may come one month from now, which could…
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