Articles tagged under: winter storm
Bracing Against the Storm
Published December 15, 2022
Karissa Daws of Grassy Meadow Ranch in Michigan, North Dakota was busy this past week preparing for the large amount of snow that was dumped on their ranch. "Luckily, this storm was somewhat planned so we could think ahead. By…Cattle Management in Winter Conditions
Published December 14, 2022
With heavy snow across the Midwest this past week, livestock producers should be cautious. NDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka recommends keeping a close eye on weaned calves following a storm. Hypothermia and frostbite may be apparent immediately afterwards,…MN Cattle Producers Recover from April Storm
Published April 15, 2019
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains weathered the recent blizzard, but the greatest challenges may lie ahead. According to Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls, producers concerned about what will happen in the next week or two. Health…SD Ranchers Share Their Storm Stories
Published April 12, 2019
Snowfall finally started to trickle out of western South Dakota late Thursday evening. It was a long 24-hour period for ranchers tending to livestock. According to South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson, the middle of the state took…Cattle Producers Weather, Yet, Another Storm
Published April 11, 2019
Cattle producers are weathering the winter storm as it moves through South Dakota, into portions of Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. "As my brother and I checked cows overnight, there was something different falling every time we got up," says…Nebraska Cattlemen Launch Disaster Relief Fund
Published March 19, 2019
The Nebraska Cattlemen have launched a new disaster relief fund to help cattle producers impacted by the recent winter storm and flooding. In addition, federal disaster assistance resources, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Livestock Assistance Program and Emergency Conservation…