NDSU Feedlot School 2025

The 2025 NDSU Feedlot School has reached capacity, but we are maintaining an active wait list in case of cancellations. To be added to the wait list, contact the Carrington Research Extension Center at 701-652-2951. Persons on the wait list automatically receive advance notification for next year's Feedlot School.

Wednesday, January 22 

9:00 a.m. Introductions and Overview (Karl Hoppe) 

9:15 a.m. Why Feed Cattle in North Dakota? (Karl Hoppe) 

9:35 a.m. Facility Design and Equipment (Scott Ressler) 

10:30 a.m. Break 

10:35 a.m. Budgets for Different Cattle Feeding Scenarios (Bryon Parman) 

11:20 a.m. Cattle Requirements and Feeding (Karl Hoppe) 

Noon Lunch 

12:45 p.m. Beef Quality Assurance (Lisa Pederson) 

1:15 p.m. Implants (Colin Tobin) 

1:45 p.m. Panel Discussion: Cattle Financing (moderated by Karl Hoppe) 

2:15 p.m. Break 

2:45 p.m. Small Group Breakout Sessions 

• Session 1: Feed Additives (Colin Tobin) 
• Session 2: Ration Balancing (Karl Hoppe) 
• Session 3: Feed Sampling/Analysis (Madison Bierman) 

6:15 p.m. Supper (Crossroads Clubhouse) 

7:00 p.m. Feedlot Diseases and Treatments (Gerald Stokka) 

8:00 p.m. Q&A / Discussion

Thursday, January 23 

8:00 a.m. Carrington REC Livestock Unit Low-Stress Working Facilities (Colin Tobin, Madison Bierman, Tim Schroeder); Feed Facilities (Tim Schroeder) Feed Bunk / Manure Reading (Madison Bierman, Tim Schroeder) 

9:15 a.m. Bunk Reading and Feed Delivery (Karl Hoppe) 

9:30 a.m. Manure and Nutrient Management (Mary Keena) 

10:15 a.m. Break 

10:30 a.m. Livestock Outlook (Tim Petry) 

11:15 a.m. Price Protection with Hedging and LRP (Tim Petry) 

Noon Lunch 

12:45 p.m. Alternative Market Programs (Karl Hoppe) 

1:00 p.m. Carcass Quality (Rob Maddock)

2:00 p.m. Marketing on the Grid (Ryan Christensen) 

2:40 p.m. Concluding Remarks and Evaluation 

3:00 p.m. Pipestem Feeders Feedyard Tour (Jeff Kvamme)