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North Dakota State University will host a Cattle Backgrounding Program. This program aims to highlight a few topics to consider before deciding whether backgrounding might be a good fit for your operation.Livestock markets, environmental conditions, and feed availability fluctuate from year to year. Each one impacts the decision of whether or not to background cattle. Profitability hinges on many factors, some them can be controlled and many that cannot.
DATE: Thursday, November 6, 2025
TIME: 6:00 - 8:30 PM CT
PLACE: North Central Research Extension Center
5400 Hwy 83 S • Minot ND 58701
FREE ~ Meal Included
Registration is Required | https://www.tinyurl.com/CattleProgram11-2025
Topics & Speakers
* NDSU Extension Update
~ Paige Brummund, Extension Agent
* Economics & Budgets for Backgrounding & Finishing Cattle
~ Bryon Parman, Extension Agricultural Finance Specialist
* Backgrounding Rations, Feed Cost, and Cost of Grain
~ Karl Hoppe, Extension Livestock Systems Specialist
* Calf Health-Preventative Management & Care
~ Jake Galbreath, Extension Vet-Livestock Stewardship
* Drylot vs. Grazing Development Systems & Implementing Options in Heifers
~ Lacey Quail, Extension Livestock Management Specialist
* Cattle Markets & Price Outlook
~ Tim Petry, Extension Livestock Economist
Contact Information
Paige Brummund
[email protected]
701-857-6444
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NDSU North Central Research Extension Center, 201 54th Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701, United States
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