Articles tagged under: winter
Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning
Published December 21, 2020
For most cattle producers, weaning is in the books and pregnancy checking is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass. South Dakota State University…Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions
Published December 18, 2020
This winter has been favorable for feeding cattle in the Northern Plains. But while the weather has been mild lately, winter-like weather is coming sooner rather than later. South Dakota State University Extension beef feedlot management associate Warren Rusche says…Virtual Meetings Becoming More Common this Winter
Published October 30, 2020
Virtual meetings are becoming more common for the upcoming winter meeting season. Wendell, Minnesota farmer Steve Lacey isn’t surprised see meetings like the Commodity Classic go virtual. In fact, these virtual meetings are one-way agriculture and farm businesses can adapt…Nutrition is Top of Mind for Cattle Producers this Winter
Published December 30, 2019
After a tough fall, keeping cattle healthy is top of mind as ranchers transition to calving season. Nutrition is a critical component to a healthy cattle herd. However, many forages put up this haying season are lacking the proper nutrients…Cooler Temperatures in Store for the 2020 Winter
Published December 23, 2019
January is forecast to be cooler than normal, with average precipitation for North Dakota. That’s according to North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz. Until early March, temperatures will be below normal. In terms of precipitation, the Climate Prediction Center believes…Feed Supplies are a Concern as Winter Lingers
Published October 22, 2019
Even weeks after the snow and rain, livestock producers are having a difficult time either getting to cattle or bringing them home. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring heard about these challenges during a series of meetings in the central…Farmers and Ranchers Battle the Blizzard
Published October 11, 2019
Winter arrived early in the Northern Plains, which has ranchers tending extra to livestock and farmers leaving unharvested crops in fields. Located south of Devils Lake, North Dakota, New Rockford farmer and rancher Jeff Schafer is battling less than ideal…Another Winter Storm to Impact the Midwest
Published April 9, 2019
Yet another winter storm is set to hit parts of the Great Plains and Midwest tomorrow and Thursday. Weather forecasters are calling for blizzard conditions and one to two feet of a snow in the same area that flooded in…Producers Reminded of Livestock Indemnity Program
Published March 18, 2019
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains have endured several storms this winter season. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions can result in death of livestock. Julie Ellingson, North Dakota Stockmen's Association executive vice president, says producers may be eligible for losses…