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Black Leg Ranch: A Story of Diversifying

Published January 15, 2020

The bread and butter of Black Leg Ranch has always been the cowherd. However, the Doan family had to diversity as more members were added. "We had already established some facilities with the lodge, and my son Jay said to…

The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions

Published January 15, 2020

There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion."For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis," says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. "Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…

Moving Livestock Development Forward

Published January 15, 2020

There is a motive to move livestock development forward in North Dakota. Those conversations were one focus at the 2nd Annual Livestock Summit hosted by the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. "We try to get a pulse on the ag industry;…

MN Beef Update

Published January 15, 2020

Learn more about the Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Organization. Minnesota Beef Council Executive Director Karin Schafer has the details in this edition of the Minnesota Beef Update.

Walmart Enters the Beef Biz

Published January 14, 2020

The world’s largest retailer is entering the beef business, with Walmart opening a new meat processing facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation will employ 350 people and is part of the company’s $90 million commitment to supply…

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MN Beef Update

Published January 12, 2020

Be sure to include beef in your New Years nutrition plan. Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Becky Church has the details in the Minnesota Beef Update.

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Lawmakers, Organizations React to NEPA Modernization

Published January 10, 2020

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, who sits on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, reacted to the announcement that the National Environmental Policy Act. "The NEPA process has grown incredibly complicated and unnecessarily burdensome," said Cramer. "I encourage all…

Packers and Stockyards Administration Violation for SD Firm

Published January 10, 2020

USDA has assessed Sisseton Livestock a $20,000 civil penalty with $10,000 held for two years. In April of last year, Sisseton Livestock was investigated for issuing false invoices.

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SD Pork Honors

Published January 10, 2020

The South Dakota Pork Producers Council will present the Dedicated and Distinguished Service Award to former National Pork Board President Steve Rommereim of Alcester. The Family of the Year is the Paul Brandt family of Clear Lake. Jeri Westra, who…

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Administration Authorizes NEPA Modernization

Published January 9, 2020

On Thursday, the Trump Administration announced that the National Environmental Policy Act will undergo a modernization process. The Council on Environmental Quality has released a proposed rule with regulations aimed at updating the National Environmental Policy Act. NEPA requires all…

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Livestock Articles

Black Leg Ranch: A Story of Diversifying

The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions

Moving Livestock Development Forward

MN Beef Update

Walmart Enters the Beef Biz

MN Beef Update

Lawmakers, Organizations React to NEPA Modernization

Packers and Stockyards Administration Violation for SD Firm

SD Pork Honors

Administration Authorizes NEPA Modernization

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