Articles tagged under: grazing

FEEDD Act Future is Unknown

Published June 21, 2019

USDA’s announcement on haying and grazing is a short-term solution for farmers and ranchers. One longer-term solution for farmers and ranchers moving forward could be the Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters (FEEDD) Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson, one sponsor…
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Balancing Available Forages

Published June 6, 2019

As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…
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Livestock Forage Disaster Program Enrollment Open

Published October 22, 2018

North Dakota ranchers in Eddy, Foster, Nelson, Bottineau, McHenry, Renville, Ward and Wells Counties may apply for USDA’s Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Drought ratings in these counties triggered eligibility requirements for the program. Brad Olson, an agricultural program specialist with…
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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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NDSU Awarded Grazing Dollars

Published July 23, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $149,000 to North Dakota State University for research to improve grazing land. Specifically, the research will focus on the effects of patch-burning to enhance the diversity and health of grazing land.
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MN Cattlemen Hold Summer Tour

Published July 11, 2018

Cattle producers gathered in the Windom, Minnesota area on July 10 for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour and Trade Show. The day’s events kicked off bright and early, as 16 charter buses were lined up at 7 a.m.…
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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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