How Does Our Government Work? Do You Have A Voice?

by | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

How Does Our Government Work? Do You Have A Voice?           It’s easy to watch the news and then complain about a new law, regulation, or rule. It’s easy to say “My opinions don’t matter” or “The state should spend our money differently”. I am guilty of not always...

How Do You Feed Your Cowherd?

by | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized

How Do You Feed Your Cowherd? Do you feed your cows in a feedlot area where you have to haul out the manure every year? Do you use a bale processor and feed daily? Do you grind your hay and feed a total mixed ration?  There are many valid reasons to feed in any one of...

Livestock Water Quality Dropping

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

Livestock Water Quality Dropping Little rainfall and high temperatures are rapidly diminishing the quality of surface water for livestock and wildlife. The NDAWN weather station at Bowbells has only recorded 16% of normal rainfall accumulation in the last 60 days....

Summer Management of Your Winter-Feeding Area

by | Jul 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

Cows and bulls are out to pasture. Winter feeding areas are mostly empty. This is a good time to manage those empty lots and winter pastures. Mary Keena, NDSU Extension Specialist and Penny Nester, NDSU Extension Agent/Bowman County have a few tips for you. Summer...

Grasshoppers!

by | Jul 10, 2023 | Uncategorized

Grasshoppers!   I’ve been seeing and hearing about a lot of grasshoppers all over the county. If you haven’t been scouting your fields you may be in for a surprise. One situation to be especially watchful of is cutting hay alongside of an annual crop. When hay is...