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Dealing with a NAFTA Delay

Published May 16, 2018

National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO, Jim Mulhern, says there’s still work that needs to be done in the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. “Until they get an agreement on rules of origin, I don’t think much else…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published May 15, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Royalee Rhoads talks about Grill Fest recently held in the Twin Cities.
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A Sustainable Cattle Industry

Published May 15, 2018

The beef checkoff has released a new report highlighting the cattle industry’s commitment to animal welfare, beef quality, sustainability and community involvement. The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review found the well-being of cattle is the top priority for 95 percent of producers.…
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Harder Takes Aksarben Post

Published May 13, 2018

Minnesotan Greg Harder is the new Aksarben stock show director. Previously, Harder managed livestock programs for the Minnesota State Fair. This past year, Aksarben moved from Omaha to Grand Island. The September event attracts 4-H members from ten states to…
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Check Pastures for Grazing Readiness

Published May 11, 2018

Western North Dakota pastures were hit hard last fall by drought and many are still recovering as the 2018 grazing season approaches. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says pastures are about two weeks behind the average pace.…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published May 9, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Becky Church talks about the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Convention.
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Canada Closes Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation

Published May 8, 2018

Canada has closed the bovine tuberculosis investigation that began nearly two years ago. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted lab culture tests on about 30,000 animals tested during its probe. The investigation started in 2016 after finding six cases of…
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Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Area Horses

Published May 8, 2018

Several cases of the equine herpes virus have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. The recent cases are a reminder for horse owners to practice good biosecurity. EHV can be spread by airborne droplets,…
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