It was a busy week with two FFA contests, and the results were mixed. I didn't do well in welding, which was a disappointment ...

Apr. 19—EDITOR'S NOTE — According to the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture, the average age of American farmers that year was 57.5. That went up to 58.1 in the 2022 Census. Only 9% of farmers were under ...

FARGO - Anyone working with cattle needs to be vigilant about safety. "Even experienced cattlemen and women can get hurt when dealing with cattle," says Karl Hoppe, a livestock specialist at North ...

DICKINSON, N.D. - Much debate surrounds this question: “How many times should a cow be in a chute?” The answer rests with the objectives of each management structure. Yet, setting aside the concept of ...

I have always enjoyed working with cattle. Cattle won't eat you if you have a misfortune while you are in their pen and can't get outside the enclosure, whereas pigs are happy to devour your carcass.

The nearby cattle futures are 2 to 50 cents stronger, while Dec fats are 20 cents in the red at midday. Feeders are currently $1.55 to $1.90 in the red so far through Wednesday. Confirmed cash cattle ...

Sometimes weather makes things challenging when processing cattle—whether preg-checking, vaccinating, weaning, or giving cows pre-calving vaccinations in mid-winter. Russ Daly, Extension Veterinarian ...

FULTON, S.D. — There are projects to work on inside Mason Mayer’s house and right outside his door on the farm. Young Farmers and Ranchers According to the 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture, the average ...