Cattle prices have been high, and market factors would indicate that they'll stay high. But Tim Petry, North Dakota State University Extension livestock economist, says that doesn't mean price ...

As feed prices rise, calf prices tend to trend lower, according to Karl Hoppe, the North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension ...

Feed prices have almost doubled during the past year. “While the northern Great Plains drought of 2021 has affected feed availability regionally, the national price of feed has risen compared to last ...

FARGO - The beef cattle industry is experiencing record cattle and corn prices, uncertainty and volatility, which makes producers wonder if backgrounding calves is a viable option. "I think the answer ...

North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot will host a Cattle Backgrounding Program on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. According to NDSU Extension-Ward County, ...

LEXINGTON — A purebred Angus cattle producer for almost 30 years, Dave Duzan switched gears into a different segment of the beef industry. The Duzans switched to backgrounding cattle about five years ...

The fat to feeder relationship requires careful examination on the steer side. Some feeder steers are a profitable buy back ...

A rough, wet, snowy, cold fall has many cow-calf producers delaying weaning until the end of this year. Typically, calf weaning is completed in October or November for April- or May-born calves.

Milo planted for grazing cuts winter feed bills by half and keeps nutrients on the farm, says Rusty Lee, University of Missouri Extension agronomist. Nutrients stay on the land when cattle and sheep ...

VILLARD, Minn. - Ted Reichmann has accomplished a lot in the beef industry. The 37-year-old from Villard was Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association president from 2008 to 2010 and just completed a ...

North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot will host a Cattle Backgrounding Program on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. The program will provide beef producers ...