Confessions of a Country Cowgirl: A waver
Yes, I confess: I am a waver. If you’re blessed to live in a rural area, you know what I’m talking about. If you’re not, well, you’re missing out. As a small child I spent...
Sonderup: A Pedigree All Their Own
Sonderup: A Pedigree All Their Own The agonizing decision to disperse comes with both anxiety and relief. Tom and Sandy Sonderup felt that and more as they watched 150 head of Charolais females leave their...
A workhorse, not a showhorse: Area contestants ride skilled, competent horses for National Finals Rodeo competition
In less than two weeks, the eyes of the rodeo world will be on the cowboys and cowgirls who compete at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, but their equine counterparts deserve just as much attention...
Nearly $11,000 Raised for Ranch Group at Platte Livestock Market
PLATTE, S.D. – Platte Livestock Market recently hosted a successful fundraiser that raised nearly $11,000 for R-CALF USA, the largest national producer only organization, whose mission is to ensure the continued profitability and viability of the U.S....
NDSU Extension offers considerations for backgrounding calves
Feed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture...