NDSU Livestock & Environmental Stewardship

09/04/2026

Great day talking grazing! We started near Wyndmere sharing about our work on the economics of grazing winter cereals at the End of Summer Soils Field Day. Then to Oaks for Grazing Logic to discuss the importance of rangeland diversity.

09/02/2026

Looking forward to being part of this event tomorrow! I will be sharing about the importance of diversity in rangelands.

Bookmark this page for the latest programs and events. North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award and NDGLC Summer Tour Thursday, August 6, 2026 10:00 am 2:00 pm…

08/31/2026

In addition to visiting with producers about virtual fence, we’ve been busy preparing for and starting our fall grazing projects. The team has spent days mowing, clipping, fencing, and working cows. Just like on the ranch sometimes things don’t go as planned in research, leading to more work. During our first turnout the heifers got excited and ended up running through fences on our strip grazing project, resulting in fence repairs on all but the virtual fence treatments.

08/27/2026

What a great day to hang out in the field and discuss grazing. Kurt Swenson shared about his experience using virtual fence to enhance his rotational grazing system and reduce the labor often associated with extended season grazing. His cows loved the company and allowed participants to get an up close view of the collars.

08/27/2026

Over the last few weeks, we’ve received several inquiries regarding the treatment of Cyanobacteria. This articles provides more information on short and long term approaches for treatment.

Dry conditions + cyanobacteria = best friends🤞

Is there any way to manage these harmful algal blooms?
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/manage-cyanobacteria-in-water-sources-to-lower-risk-of-livestock-poisoning

08/25/2026

Looking forward to another great day of learning on Thursday at S Bar S near Beulah, starting at 10:00 a.m. Kurt Swenson will share his experience using the Halter virtual fence collars in his grazing system.

For meeting location and event information, visit > https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/events/tailgate-tech-talk-beulah

08/24/2026

The North Dakota Society for Range Management meeting will be October 7-9 in Bismarck, ND. If you are interested in rangeland conservation join us to connect and learn more about woody encroachment, grazing ecology and management along with many more rangeland topics. Learn more or register at https://sites.google.com/view/ndsrm/home

08/21/2026

Some considerations for fall grazing during drought from NDSU Extension specialists Miranda Meehan and Kevin Sedivec.

Management decisions made now and in the aftermath of the drought can have long-term impacts on grazing resources. Grazing management decisions will directly influence the ability of rangelands and pastures to recover from drought and can increase a ranch's drought resilience.

North Dakota State University Extension specialists say ranchers should have a grazing management plan in place that includes the possibility of drought continuing into the 2027 growing season. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/august/grazing-management-key-to-drought-recovery-and-resilience

08/20/2026

Today’s Tailgate Tech Talk focused on using virtual fence to manage goats targeted grazing leafy spurge. John Kuchera took us out to an allotment on the Sheyenne National Grasslands where they’ve been grazing several years. What an impact! The photo in the video is the allotment last year compared to today.

08/19/2026

Has the drought impacted your livestock water supply and/or quality? If you are in D2 or D3 drought there is now assistance available through the state.