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ND Producers Dealing with Variable Pasture and Forage Conditions

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A majority of North Dakota has adequate pasture and forage conditions. One expectation is the northwest and north central part of the state, which is dry. Regardless, NDSU Extension rangeland management specialist Kevin Sedivec says the biggest struggle for livestock…
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Southern MN Farmers “Working on Plan C”

Published July 11, 2019

The wet weather continues to create challenges for farmers and ranchers trying to put up hay and plant cover crops. According to Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association President Mike Landuyt, some producers in the southern part of the state are even working…
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A Decision to Stay in the Business

Published July 11, 2019

The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Summer Tour made many stops throughout the day including a seedstock cattle farm and a hoop barn designed to feed Holstein calves. The tour also stopped at Chokio, Minnesota, where the Blackwelder Family operates County…
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MN Cattlemen Explore the Agricultural Diversity of Morris

Published July 11, 2019

The rainy weather didn’t stop nearly 800 pairs of cowboy boots from gathering for the 39th annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour. It was a jam-packed day visiting farms and agricultural businesses around Morris. While the main focus was…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published July 10, 2019

The Top of the Class Program is designed to develop more beef advocates in Minnesota. Learn more from Royalee Rhoads, Minnesota Beef Council, director of industry relations in the Minnesota Beef Update.
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SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres

Published July 9, 2019

Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…
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Meat Lawsuit Filed in Mississippi

Published July 5, 2019

In a federal lawsuit, the state of Mississippi is being accused of violating free-speech rights by not allowing plant-based foods to be labeled as meat. The lawsuit was filed by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Illinois-based Upton’s Naturals…
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