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The Carrington Research Extension Center conducts research and hosts educational programs to enhance the productivity, competitiveness, and diversity of agriculture in central North Dakota and beyond. Research activities at the CREC include scientists and support staff trained in implementing programs in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Precision Agriculture and Animal Science. These program teams are able to address a broad scope of factors that impact North Dakota agriculture. The crop diversity of the state is addressed in all program areas and is further supported by the ability to conduct research under both dryland and irrigated conditions. Projects addressing organic crop production and a fruit and berry program broaden the constituency being served. The foundation seed program of the Center represents an important part of the overall NDSU Foundation Seed program. The CREC is the base of operation for four state Extension specialists. The research reports highlight specific research we are conducting.

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Energy and Protein Requirements of Finishing Steers Fed Dried Distillers Grains

The study conducted at the CREC aimed to determine the energy and protein requirements of North Dakota yearling steers fed DDGS-based finishing rations differing in crude protein concentration. By comparing animal performance, carcass…

Energy and Protein Requirements of Finishing Steers Fed Dried Canola Meal

An experiment to evaluate the energy and protein requirements of finishing steers fed canola meal as the sole supplemental protein source. The study compared growth performance, dietary energy utilization, and carcass traits among steers…

Finishing Calves on North Dakota Protein Coproducts: The Effects of Canola Meal, Dried Distillers Grains, and Soybean Meal on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics

The focus of this project was to determine the effectiveness of incorporating three different North Dakota-produced protein coproducts (canola meal (CM), dried distillers' grains (DDGS), and soybean meal (SBM)) in finishing steer diets on…

Concrete vs. Dirt Feedlot Pens: The Effects in Temperature and Evening Animal Behavior on Finishing Yearlings

The objective of this study was to determine if temperature differences in pen types (concrete vs. dirt) influenced cattle behavior, growth performance, and carcass characteristics. Data was collected using temperature loggers placed in…

Carrington Research Extension Center 2024 Annual Report

CONTENTSSplit In-Season Nitrogen and Sulfur Applications Increase Spring Wheat Yield andQuality in Conventional and No-Till Systems ....................................................................................... 5Finishing Calves…

Feeding Hybrid Rye as One-third of the Concentrate in Finishing Rations: Two Methods with Improved Results

Useful as a concentrate in backgrounding rations, hybrid rye can be used successfully as a concentrate in finishing rations.

Evaluation of Fine-ground Rye, Dry Rolled Hybrid Rye, and Dry Rolled Corn in Backgrounding Steer Rations

An experiment to 1) determine the effects of hybrid rye substitution of dry rolled corn (DRC) on dry matter intake (DMI), growth performance and feed efficiency and 2) evaluate efficiency differences between dry rolled and ground hybrid…

Carrington Research Extension Center 2020 Annual Report

Initial Evaluation of the 60-inch Corn System in North Dakota ................................................................. 5 A Preview of Grazing Cover Crops in North Dakota Cash Cropping Systems ......................................…

Manure Composting Quick Guide

Take this quick guide to the compost piles and use it as a quick reference when you have questions about carbon to nitrogen ratios, calibrating a spreader or application rates.

Solid Manure Sampling for Nutrient Management Planning

Accurate sampling and laboratory testing provides actual manure nutrient information. This information allows crop producers to strategize for maximum crop yields and minimal manure nutrient impact to the environment.
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