Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Recent Stories by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
BeefTalk: Grass Calving
Apr 13, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Opportunities make the grass-born calf a very real option.
BeefTalk: Herd Vaccination Protocols are Critical
Apr 09, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
A good herd vaccination program enhances herd health in all cattle throughout the year.
BeefTalk: Time for a Managerial Report Card
Apr 04, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Spring calving is a good time to grade your operation's management efforts.
BeefTalk: When Dry, Focus on Heifers and the Young Cows
Mar 27, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Cattle management during drought is about minimizing herd total weight to match the available forage while maintaining calf numbers.
BeefTalk: Evaluate Hay Inventory and Cow Condition
Mar 20, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Monitoring cow body condition is critical for staying on top of herd management.
BeefTalk: The Concern is a Dwindling Hay Pile
Mar 12, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Producers need to calculate their hay inventory, determine the pounds of cattle and other livestock to be fed, and plan accordingly.
BeefTalk: Expect to Hang Two-thirds of the Cow’s Weight on the Rail
Mar 08, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Assuming carcass quality is the same, then acceptable carcass quantity is achievable across a large range in cow weights.
BeefTalk: Do Not Be Afraid to Moderate Cow Size, But Select Good Bulls
Mar 05, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Producers need to use the management and genetics that fit their operation and adapt accordingly.
BeefTalk: Finding the Right Cow Size is Not Simple
Mar 02, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option.
BeefTalk: Bull Selection for Moderate Growth?
Feb 27, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Now may be the time to get a handle on the perpetual size race.
BeefTalk: Developing Sire Genetic Benchmarks
Feb 08, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Benchmarks are key to guiding future sire purchases.
BeefTalk: Why Push a Chain Up a Hill?
Feb 05, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Matching cattle inventory and calving date with appropriate forage-based systems is critical.
BeefTalk: Healthy Soil Buffers Human Inadequacies
Jan 25, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Production practices that reduce soil disturbance, increase plant diversity, add animal diversity and maintain living roots are a positive step.
BeefTalk: Shop Around; Cattle Eat More Than Hay
Jan 17, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
This year’s challenge for the beef manager is finding the balance among winter demands, feed inventory and cattle inventory.
BeefTalk: Keeping More Heifers Turned Out Well
Jan 10, 2018 by Kris Ringwall, NDSU Extension Service
Keeping more heifers during a drought can help preserve a herd’s genetics and increase management flexibility.