NDSU Ag Minute: Cattle feeding and backgrounding tips

Update: 2025-11-07

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This NDSU Ag Minute features Karl Hoppe, NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Hoppe offers some advice to producers looking to background their calves this year.

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NDSU Ag Minute: Cattle feeding and backgrounding tips