DMC Enrollment Deadline Looms
As of last week, over 19,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. That represents 51 percent of all dairy farms nationwide. This is the final week to sign up for the program.
Livestock Articles
Better Market Prices Could Come
The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…
SD Pork Producers View New Tariff Exemption Positive
In a goodwill gesture ahead of the U.S. and China trade talks next month, China is exempting U.S. soybeans and pork from new tariffs. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says this is positive news for the…
Minnesota Beef Update
The Minnesota Beef Council is seeking your pressure cooker beef recipes. Learn more from Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.
Promoting U.S. Beef in Japan
The North Dakota Beef Commission had two representatives in Tokyo for the U.S. Meat Export Federation trade trip. Mark Voll, who ranches in western North Dakota, says the Japanese consumers are looking for non-traditional beef cuts. "A beef tongue in…
South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostics Lab
The South Dakota Animal Disease Research and Diagnostics Lab had a ribbon cutting event on Friday. Lab director Jane Christopher-Hennings says the facilities are much needed. "We're currently in a building from 1967 and there was an addition put on…
Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records
U.S. pork exports were record large in July. At more than 233 metric tons, pork exports were up 32 percent from one year ago. Exports to China and Hong Kong reached a record $152.5 million in value. Mexico and Japan…
Minnesota Beef Update
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association is pleased with the announcement of an agreement, in principle, between the U.S. and Japan. Learn more from MSCA Executive Director Ashley Kohls in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.
Tyson Plant Could Be Operational By January 2020
Tyson Foods says its Holcomb, Kansas plant, damaged by fire in August, is expected to be fully operational by January. Tyson Foods CEO Noel White says some beef processing has already resumed in a portion of the plant that was…
Cattle Producers Encouraged by Japan Trade News
The U.S. and Japan have an agreement, in principle, following months of trade negotiations. Cattle producers are encouraged by the news, as Japan is the top market for U.S. beef. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Dan Rorvig says the Japanese…
