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Imports Threaten US Red Meat Markets
Published December 17, 2023
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America has sent a petition to the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting a global safeguard investigation for the sheep industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says over 70 percent of lamb and mutton consumed in the…A Slow Herd Rebuild Ahead
Published December 17, 2023
Cattle numbers remain low. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says any herd rebuild is going to be a long process. “The bred heifer numbers we put on this summer were really low so the rebuilding is going to have…Farm Bill Vote Complicated by Busy Congressional Schedule
Published December 17, 2023
With a full congressional calendar and the continuing resolution for agriculture appropriations expiring in mid-January, James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says it will be a challenge for lawmakers to meet that deadline. The appropriations process has been divided into…MFBF Increases Influence at National Level
Published December 17, 2023
Minnesota will have a formidable role in the policy process at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting. "Due to our membership growth this year we will actually have three voting delegates and three alternates," said Carolyn Olson, vice president,…Beet Stock Values
Published December 17, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker Jayson Menke, there were two American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock brokered sales last week totaling 124 shares at $5,600 per share.Register for Next NCI Marketing Webinar
Published December 17, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a market update webinar on Wednesday morning at 8. This webinar will feature Dr. Frayne Olson, crop economist/marketing specialist, North Dakota State University Extension. Olson will discuss the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates…Little ‘I’ to Honor Schnell
Published December 17, 2023
Larry Schnell of Dickinson has been named the NDSU Little International Agriculturalist of the Year. Schnell previously served as general manager and co-owner of Stockmen’s Livestock Auction Market. Schnell previously served as president of the Livestock Marketing Association, chairman of…Beef Industry Supporters Recognized
Published December 17, 2023
During the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, American Foods Group received the Industry Service Award. The Minnesota Beef Council recognized the Cottonwood County Cattle Producers with its Prime Promote Award.Pankonin Named Cattleman of the Year
Published December 17, 2023
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association awarded Mark Pankonin of Lamberton as its Cattleman of the Year. Pankonin was elected MSCA president a year ago. After a cancer diagnosis, Pankonin has served as an advisor to the board of directors.