Livestock Articles
Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
Published Yesterday
Ada-Borup-West FFA student Billy Roesch won the Minnesota FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award for his work on the family farrow-to-finish operation. "Recordkeeping is obviously one of the most important things on any farm because it's essential just to know…Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
Published Yesterday
A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…Genesis Leaders Program: Eye-Opening Experience
Published Yesterday
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. "It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Published Yesterday
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…Replacement Heifer Values Remain Lofty
Published Yesterday
A spring lull in auction barn receipts is happening, but Lake Region Livestock owner Chris Plummer says the cash cattle markets remain strong. "These big cattle may be backed up just a little bit here recently but, everything is holding…Export Restrictions Due to Avian Influenza
Published Yesterday
Colombia is the first country to restrict U.S. beef imports due to Bovine Influenza A Virus. This ban includes beef products that came from cattle slaughtered in South Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina and Ohio. Colombia…Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
Published April 25, 2024
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
Published April 24, 2024
A statement released by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said USDA’s action on testing and interstate movement of dairy cattle is appropriate. Doud also stressed milk is safe and pasteurization leaves all viruses inactive. Meat Institute…USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat
Published April 24, 2024
In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. As of Monday, a negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement…