Stories by North Dakota State University

While it is important to be aware of risks associated with feeding canola forage, it may provide an alternate forage option for drought-stricken livestock producers.

Drought-stressed canola a possible forage for livestock

Poor canola stands may provide an alternate forage option for drought-stricken livestock producers

By North Dakota State University July 19, 2021

Drought stress has resulted in poor canola stands that are unable to be harvested in North Dakota. Poor canola stands may provide an alternate forage option for drought-stricken livestock producers. “Livestock producers facing forage shortages may be able to feed their cows canola, provided they take certain precautions,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University […] Read more

This year’s drought conditions are increasing the blister beetle threat to cattle and other livestock.

Livestock, News

High numbers of blister beetles in hay pose a danger for livestock

The amount of poison produced by the insects varies by species

By North Dakota State University July 5, 2021

This year’s dry weather is increasing the blister beetle threat to cattle and other livestock, North Dakota State University specialists say. “Blister beetles tend to be more numerous when grasshopper populations are high because the immature stage of blister beetles feeds on grasshopper eggs, and we have higher numbers of grasshoppers in drought years like […] Read more

The spread of the organism can occur when cattle bunch tightly together, such as during high heat and humidity and when fly pressure is present.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, News

Pinkeye in cattle can be costly

Producers should take a holistic approach that begins with preventing its spread

By North Dakota State University August 5, 2020

Pinkeye, or keratoconjunctivitis, is an infectious disease of cattle that costs producers money in several ways. “These include increased labour, cost of antibiotics, decreased weaning weights and decreased price paid at market for animals with scarred eyes,” says Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University Extension veterinarian and livestock stewardship specialist. One study shows that calves affected with pinkeye […] Read more

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on signs of drought damage in northern U.S. Plains

CBOT weekly outlook: More information needed for wheat, soybeans

Crop quality greater in western Manitoba

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on signs of drought damage in northern U.S. Plains

CBOT weekly outlook: More information needed for wheat, soybeans

Crop quality greater in western Manitoba

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Drought-stressed canola a possible forage for livestock

High numbers of blister beetles in hay pose a danger for livestock

Pinkeye in cattle can be costly

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