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Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support

Published October 21, 2021

The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…

Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill

Published October 21, 2021

South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. "Packers already need to file regular information…

Dierks to Receive USMEF Award

Published October 19, 2021

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is honoring National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks with its Distinguished Service Award. Dierks has been with NPPC since 1990 and will retire later this year. The award will be presented November 11 at…

A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND

Published October 18, 2021

In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…

Minnesota Beef Update

Published October 13, 2021

The Minnesota Beef Expo is October 21-24, where the Minnesota Beef Council will be playing a role. Find out more from CEO Kelly Schmidt in the Minnesota Beef Update.

USDA Increase Class III Milk Price Forecast

Published October 12, 2021

According to USDA’s supply/demand report, 2021 milk production will total 270 billion pounds. That’s down slightly from last month’s estimate with the drop credited to fewer dairy cows and slower growth in milk per cow. The Class III milk price…

USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Published October 12, 2021

USDA’s forecast for 2021 red meat and poultry production was lowered in the last month. An increase in beef production was offset by declining production for pork, broilers and turkeys. The beef numbers were influenced by heavier-than-average carcass weights and…

Drought Tops Discussions Among North Dakota Bankers

Published October 11, 2021

Drought was the most discussed topic among bankers gathered in Bismarck for the Ag Credit Conference. Garrison State Bank and Trust Executive Vice President Nicole Evenson serves farmers and ranchers in one of the hardest-hit drought areas of North Dakota.…

No Silver Bullet

Published October 11, 2021

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Committee Thursday. The De Smet, South Dakota rancher said the industry is facing complex issues. "Let me be clear," said Wilkinson. "There is no such thing as…

Canola Minute

Published October 11, 2021

Canola meal has recently been found to improve the environmental footprint of milk production. Learn more in the latest Canola Minute, made possible by the Northern Canola Growers Association.

Livestock Articles

Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support

Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill

Dierks to Receive USMEF Award

A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND

Minnesota Beef Update

USDA Increase Class III Milk Price Forecast

USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast

Drought Tops Discussions Among North Dakota Bankers

No Silver Bullet

Canola Minute

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