Livestock Articles
Purina Dairy Podcast: Purina Releases Latest Beef-on-Dairy Industry Report
Published Today
Ask anyone in the beef or dairy world what’s changed lately, and beef-on-dairy will come up fast. And for good reason, these crossbred calves grade well, perform consistently and offer a reliable supply chain supply, all resulting in diversified on-farm…ND Soybean Leaders See Export Window Narrowing with China
Published Yesterday
As farmers prepare to harvest what may be a record-large soybean crop, their largest export customer has yet to make a buy. Without a deal with China, North Dakota farmers may not get a bid for their soybeans. According to…ND Reports HPAI in Turkey Flock
Published Yesterday
A day after avian influenza was confirmed in South Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture is reporting a similar case. A commercial turkey flock in North Dakota’s Dickey County has been depopulated. Before these confirmations in South Dakota and…H5N1 Confirmed on SD Turkey Farm
Published Yesterday
Avian flu has been confirmed in a Faulk County, South Dakota turkey farm. This is the first case of the virus in a commercial poultry flock since early July. This site had more than 55,000 birds.Miracle of Birth Center Faces Criticism From Activist Groups
Published Yesterday
Three animal rights activist groups are calling for the end of the popular Miracle of Birth Center at the just-completed Minnesota State Fair. The Miracle of Birth Center has been part of the Great Minnesota Get-Together since 2001, educating the…EPA Will Not Advance Wastewater Regs
Published September 1, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin spent part of his Labor Day weekend in the Midwest with stops at South Dakota State University, the Minnesota State Fair and Christensen Farms at Sleepy Eye. While at the Christensen Farms headquarters, Zeldin…Cattle Industry on Alert After Screwworm Detection
Published August 30, 2025
A human case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, raising concerns for the cattle industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the situation, while concerning, was not unexpected. “The CDC came into action,…Wilbur-Ellis Spins Off Livestock Nutrition Biz
Published August 29, 2025
An affiliate of the Balmoral Funds equity fund has acquired Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition. The company will operate under the name Rangen and will provide custom nutrition products in the pet, aquaculture and livestock sectors.Dr. Newman to Oversee Pork Checkoff Program
Published August 29, 2025
The former North Dakota State University Extension swine specialist has been named as the new CEO of the National Pork Board. Dr. David Newman spent five years in that role at NDSU from 2010-to-2015. After time at Arkansas State University,…