BISMARCK, N.D. - After two years of focusing on crop production, the 2017 "Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line" program will put more attention on beef cattle topics.
The event, scheduled for Feb. 28 at Bismarck State College, is a joint effort of the Area 4 Soil Conservation Districts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, North Dakota State University Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station and BSC.
Researchers and specialists from the sponsoring agencies will discuss calving date decision making, alternative livestock systems, water quality management, cross fencing, cover crop grazing, weather outlook and perennials in an annual cropping system. A panel of producer innovators will talk about their experiences implenting the management strategies discussed.
Taylor Brown, of the Northern Ag Network in Billings, Mont., will give a keynote presentation. Brown is a nationally recognized broadcaster and agricultural advocate.
The event is free and lunch will be served. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the BSC National Energy Center for Excellence. The program will start at 10 a.m. Producers also can register online at https://ndstate.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ZOWQVdLVTZ2TnT .
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If you are unable to register online, call the Morton County Extension Service office at 701-667-3340 .
