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Interactive cow-calf record book now available (opens the original)
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In a cow-calf operation, recordkeeping can be time- and labor-intensive; however, it is the only way for producers to have historical information to reference when contemplating making a change or investigating how a change impacted production or profitability. North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension has developed the NDSU Cow-Calf Record Book resource to easily visualize trends and changes within a herd through an entire production season—from conception to weaning—and to compare herd pe
Manage cyanobacteria in water sources to lower risk of livestock poisoning (opens the original)
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Drought conditions this summer have led to an increase in cyanobacterial blooms. “In 2026 alone, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) sampled 40 lakes to assess the occurrence of toxic cyanobacteria,” said Tate Libunao, environmental scientist at the NDDEQ. While the NDDEQ’s monitoring is limited to lakes and reservoirs, there have been numerous blooms on ponds used for livestock water. As a result, the NDDEQ and North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension have receive
Guest Opinion: Silver linings and optimism during dry weather (opens the original)
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North Dakota and surrounding states are experiencing abnormally dry to severe drought conditions. While livestock producers face many challenges during drought, there are also unique opportunities in the current climate to add to or improve operations for future years. If you think of your operation as a series of links in a production chain, those weak links can be identified during times of adversity. Identify those weak links and make them stronger for the future. A few opportunities are avai
Scout wet areas for spotted water hemlock before cutting hay (opens the original)
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Spotted water hemlock, a native North Dakota plant, has been reported in most North Dakota counties. The plant is highly poisonous to humans and all livestock, especially cows, horses and goats. The plant’s toxin, cicutoxin, is most harmful in the spring. The roots are the most toxic, but all parts of the plant can be poisonous. Spotted water hemlock is a short-lived perennial plant that spreads by seeds and roots, and thrives in moist to wet soils, allowing floodwater and birds to help spread s
Ranchers should weigh options for supplemental forage during drought (opens the original)
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Many livestock producers in North Dakota are facing forage shortages due to drought and/or cool spring temperatures. Currently, 8.79% of the state is experiencing some level of drought, and 23.41% is abnormally dry. North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension specialists are offering considerations for supplemental forage during drought and dry conditions. North Dakota grasslands are dominated by cool-season grasses; as a result, about 80% of forage growth occurs due to precipitation occurrin
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