MN Beef Update
Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt offers a special 4th of July message. Click here to listen to the Minnesota Beef Update.
Livestock Articles
Heat Stress and the Need for Quality H20
With summer temperatures climbing, North Dakota cattle producers are being encouraged to closely monitor livestock for heat stress and ensure adequate water supplies. NDSU Extension livestock management specialist Lacey Quail said water quality becomes increasingly important during hot weather. "Producers…
New Leadership for SDPPC
Tina Erickson is the new executive director of the South Dakota Pork Producers Council. For the past four years, Erickson was the SDPPC’s director of membership, outreach and engagement. She succeeds Glenn Mueller, who retired.
Another Meat Processor to Close Its Doors
American Foods Group will close its Skylark Meats facility in Omaha on August 25. This facility employs over 200 people and specializes in variety meats, including liver, beef marrow bones, and pork hocks. AGF is based in Green Bay.
Export Data Miz-STEAK
A significant uptick in beef export data has traders questioning the accuracy of the report. For the week ending June 25th, USDA reports beef exports at a marketing year high, up almost 500 percent from the previous week. The agency…
Economies of Scale Drives Dairy Decisions
The size of the average dairy herd is seeing consistent year-over-year growth, according to proprietary benchmarking reports from Farm Credit Services. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Agribusiness Vice President Kyle Froslie says cows are also staying in the herd longer.…
Sterile Fly Production Facility Opens in Mexico
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Mexico over the weekend to open a new sterile fly production facility aimed at stopping the spread of New World screwworm. "The United States and Mexico began working on this project nearly a year ago.…
MN Beef Update
In the Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Summer Intern Mary Lanoue talks about her collection of farmer stories. Click here.
Addressing the Veterinarian Shortage
Changing workforce expectations continue to contribute to the veterinarian shortage. According to North Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress, today's veterinarians face different family and financial pressures than previous generations. He is encouraged by expanded loan assistance and scholarship programs.…
A Learning Experience
Sixth-generation farmer and rancher Chelsey Erdman participated in the North Dakota Beef Commission 'Girls Who Grill' event in Carrington. "I learned more than I am even comfortable telling you." Erdman said the event helped build confidence in grilling while teaching participants…
