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Problem Solved? #2 Meat-eating
I like meat; you like meat. Most everyone likes meat.But there are problems with being carnivores: scarcity, price, and (scoff if you must) there's that whole moral issue. Back in May, I introduced a...
Posted on 8/23/12 at 8:58 AM
Slime, Blood, Fur, Feathers
My alarm woke me up earlier than I was used to, but on this day I needed to wake up with the fishes to check out the local fish market. Live eels, snakes, frogs, fowl, and much more, the wet market--a...
Posted on 3/24/12 at 9:04 AM
BeefTalk: Is source and age verification worth the effort?
By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist NDSU Extension Service A common marketing claim is the source and age verification of calves. As producers gather cattle to go to market, they have the option to pro...
Posted on 10/29/10 at 2:19 PM
Egg recall: Buyers consider own rules on safety
Washington, D.C. - The egg recall left officials at Costco Wholesale Corp. scratching their heads. How had inspectors for Costco, who looked over the northeast Iowa farm where the chain bought eggs, n...
Posted on 9/3/10 at 8:10 AM
Principals of 'cowboy ethics' now law in Wyoming
On Wednesday, Governor Dave Freudenthal signed legislation officially adopting "cowboy ethics" as the Wyoming state code. Among the tenets of the code are living courageously, taking pride i...
Posted on 3/5/10 at 2:49 AM
Cattle are warm-blooded, winter-weather ready
By Betsy Simon , December 21, 2012
Oil development vs. livestock: Reports of cows losing tails raises concerns, sparks investigations
By Amy Dalrymple , December 08, 2012
Prey vs. Predator
If livestock producers in southwest North Dakota could create a “Most Wanted” list, coyotes would most likely come in as enemy No. 1.By Betsy Simon , November 23, 2012
Livestock show returns to Dickinson
Top-of-the-line cattle will be on display at the 34th annual West River Livestock Show, sponsored by the Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce in two weeks.By Betsy Simon , October 05, 2012
Hay shortage
The lack of a hay supply is leading to big headaches for farmers across southwest North Dakota.By Betsy Simon , August 03, 2012
NDSU Extension warns of green, blue-green scum
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota State University Extension Service is warning residents and ranchers to watch out for green or blue-green scum in livestock water supplies, lakes and other recreational waterways.July 10, 2012
4-H Livestock Show
By Linda Sailer , June 29, 2012
Fine time to ranch: Industry analysts say ND cattle market strong
By Dain Sullivan , January 27, 2012
Officials and ranchers discuss dangers during event in Medora
January 26, 2012
Tips to reducing chances of hypothermia, death in livestock due to cold
With winter in full swing and spring around the corner, animal health and the dangers cold weather brings is on ranchers’ minds.By By Lisa Miller , January 28, 2011
Wyoming awaits brucellosis test results
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The state has completed testing of 12 cattle herds in northern Wyoming for the livestock disease brucellosis.November 17, 2010
Beef Talk: NDBCIA prize beef
Each year, the North Dakota Beef Cattle Improvement Association summarizes the average performance of beef cattle herds that are utilizing the CHAPS programs. The NDBCIA has been keeping records since 1963 and presents these annual evaluations as five-year rolling benchmark values for average herd performance for several traits.By Kris Ringwall , September 11, 2010
Goehring announces age/source beef verification program
BISMARCK—A new, voluntary program to help market North Dakota beef domestically and abroad was unveiled Tuesday.By Forum Communications Co. Report , August 31, 2010
Beef Talk: Two-thirds of the pie
The Dickinson Research Extension Center has fed cattle for many years, at least the last 14 years. The center has fed cattle in a commercialBy Kris Ringwall , August 21, 2010
Beef Talk: Only looking at yesterday leads to failure
Some thoughts on the cattle business: I started writing Beef Talk 10 years ago, so one could conclude there are a lot of thoughts about the cattle business.By Kris Ringwall , August 07, 2010
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