BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Even though calves might have been on a backgrounding program for several months, it doesn't mean they are safe from subsequent health issues later on in the feeding period, says ...

As feed prices rise, calf prices tend to trend lower, according to Karl Hoppe, the North Dakota State University Extension livestock systems specialist based at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension ...

FARGO - Cattle producers do have an economically feasible alternative to selling their calves at weaning: It's called backgrounding. That's a feeding period after weaning that lasts from at least two ...

FARGO - The beef cattle industry is experiencing record cattle and corn prices, uncertainty and volatility, which makes producers wonder if backgrounding calves is a viable option. "I think the answer ...