NDSU Extension- Pierce County

10/19/2026

Tim Petry - NDSU Livestock Marketing Specialist talks about the Cattle Market. "What does the USDA say about the Cattle Market?"

Can you make heads or tails of the "cattle market" news?

News agencies often cite "according to the USDA" when reporting news on markets.... but which entity within the USDA is providing the information? Tim explains the role of each USDA agency and how their reports provide important information about livestock production, marketing and cattle trends.

Understanding the source behind the information can help you better interpret cattle market news https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/what-does-usda-say-about-cattle-market

10/19/2026

Ranchers: Are you looking for a good way to keep your livestock records? Look no further! NDSU has a new online accounting system for you and training on how to use it. Check it out!

10/06/2026

Have you been frustrated with the USDA Drought Monitor? See how they develop the Drought Monitor Map each week by attending the virtual webinar put on by the National Drought Mitigation Center on October 28th from 2-3pm. Register at: https://go.unl.edu/usdm-webinar-oct-28-2026 Details will be emailed to those registered.

10/06/2026

🌾 IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO PLAN AHEAD! 🌾

Winter will be here before we know it — and so will the 2027 Lake Region Extension Roundup!

📅 January 6–7, 2027
📍 Ramsey County Memorial Building
508 4th Ave. NE, Devils Lake, ND

If agriculture is part of your operation, this is an event you’ll want on your calendar! Join fellow producers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and agriculture enthusiasts for two days packed with useful information, education and opportunities to connect.

🌱 Crop Production
🐄 Livestock
📈 Farm Business & Economics
🌦️ Weather & Growing Conditions
🤝 Networking & More!
🎉 FREE ADMISSION!

📌 Save the date and make plans to join us January 6–7!
More information and the full program will be coming soon.

👉 Learn more: ndsu.ag/ru27

09/28/2026

Squash! Do you have squash and not know what to do with it? Check out the NDSU Extension - Nutrition page for recipes.

It's squash season! Cook up some delicious stuffed squash recipes in your kitchen.

Squash is a nutrient-rich food and an excellent source of fiber. Squash is high in beta-carotene, which our bodies use to make vitamin A, and the mineral potassium.

Ground Beef Stuffed Butternut Squash >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/ground-beef-stuffed-butternut-squash

Spaghetti Squash Burrito Boats >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/spaghetti-squash-burrito-boats

Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Main Dishes >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/recipes/lasagna-stuffed-spaghetti-squash

09/24/2026

🌾 SAVE THE DATE! 🌾

The 2027 Lake Region Extension Roundup is coming to Devils Lake!

📅 January 6–7, 2027
📍 Ramsey County Memorial Building
508 4th Ave. NE, Devils Lake, ND

Join farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and others for two days of agricultural education, networking and practical information.

🌱 Crop Production
🐄 Livestock
📈 Farm Business & Economics
🌦️ Weather & Growing Conditions
🤝 Networking & More!

🎉 Admission is FREE!

📌 Mark your calendar — January 6–7, 2027!

More program details coming soon.

👉 Learn more: ndsu.ag/ru27

09/23/2026

Interested in a new Apple recipe? Check out the apple Relish on our NDSU Extension - Nutrition page. They have a ton of other articles with recipes as well.

Learn how to preserve apple relish! 😋

Apples can be eaten fresh, baked, cooked, dried, frozen.... and as a relish? That's right! Sweet spreads and relishes are tasty additions to your menus.

On average, one medium apple with skin (3 inches in diameter) is a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals for less than 100 calories.

Learn how to make two different types of Apple Relish from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/orchard-table-apples #:~:text=the%20search%20box.-,Making%20Jams%2C%20Jellies%20and%20Relishes,-Sweet%20spreads%20and

09/22/2026

Feeder Cattle Futures Market Volatility continues. Read the article attached for more information.

Beef demand has been strong, as consumers become more protein driven. However, many dynamic, fundamental supply-and-demand factors are causing enough uncertainty to make the futures and cash markets volatile. https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/feeder-cattle-futures-market-volatility-and-cme-feeder-cattle-index-price

09/21/2026

Producers, looking to control fall w**ds? Check out the article from Jeff Stachler, NDSU Crop Specialist to see the best w**d management practices.

Mow all w**ds close to standing crops, along the outside field margin, to ensure w**ds don’t enter the combine. Mow interior field areas that aren’t supporting crops, too, to reduce the number of viable w**d seeds that enter your combine. Even consider mowing the crop inside the field margins wh...