Articles tagged under: NDSU Extension
Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand
Published December 18, 2024
Cattle markets look to end a strong year on a high note. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says holiday demand has been a pleasant surprise. "Cutout values are up again and there was really strong demand for ribs for…Record Soybean Acres in ND
Published December 12, 2024
At NDSU Extension's Getting it Right in Soybean Production webinar, North Dakota Soybean Council Research Programs Coordinator Miki Miheguli spoke about the increase in soybean production in North Dakota. "From the 1980s to 2020, soybean acres and yields have steadily…NDSU Extension Launches “Getting it Right” Series with Soybean Seminar
Published December 4, 2024
NDSU Extension is kicking off its Getting it Right series with soybeans on December 10 from 8:30 to 12pm. Extension Agronomist for Broadleaf Crops Ana Carcedo says the seminar has an all-star cast of presenters. "This year we have amazing…Time for Tax Planning
Published December 2, 2024
Tax planning season is here. "It's always a good idea to get started around this time of the year," said NDSU Extension Farm Management Specialist Ron Haugen. Farmers have a lot to consider when doing their taxes, especially with their…Energy Credits and Tax Updates at NDSU Webinar
Published November 27, 2024
NDSU Extension will host a tax management program on Monday. The program will be held on Zoom and offers several presenters. "Alan Gregerson from the IRS is going to be speaking and Rob Holcomb who used to be at the…Extension Water Engineer Joins NDSU
Published November 26, 2024
Laxmi Prasad is the new Extension water engineer for North Dakota State University. Prasad will focus on water issues including irrigation systems management, tile drainage management, and water quality. Prasad received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from Acharya N.…Increasing Revenue for Crops and Calves
Published November 18, 2024
Backgrounding is a popular choice this year for cattle producers. “You can delay marketing by backgrounding,” says Karl Hoppe, livestock systems specialist, North Dakota State University. “You can also add weight so you’re getting paid for more beef.” With low…Demand for Calves Defies Fall Trends
Published November 15, 2024
Strong demand for calves has helped counteract seasonal pressure in the local cattle markets. “Usually, the end of October and into November is a tough time to sell calves,” says Tim Petry, livestock economist, North Dakota State University. “But this…Cover Crops Can Thrive in Dormant Seeding
Published November 12, 2024
NDSU Extension Crop and Systems Specialist Victor Gomes says there’s evidence that certain cover crops can still be beneficial in drier soil conditions. "It's something we call dormant seeding. That is when we seed the crop or a cover crop…