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A Friendly Placement Number for Cattle on Feed Report

Published Yesterday

Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops thinks the friendliest number in Wednesday's Cattle on Feed report is the placement number. "It's well below trade estimates and last year's levels, sending the cattle markets higher." Hoops thinks the U.S. could be…

More Cattle on Feed Than One Year Ago

Published Yesterday

As of November 1, U.S. feedlots held 11.7 million head of cattle, three percent more than one year ago, but below the average trade estimate.

Minnesota Beef Update

Published Yesterday

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. The Minnesota Beef Council is reaching out to consumers in the Twin Cities and beyond. Hear more from Executive Director Karin Schaefer.

Peterson Not Optimistic on Wolf Bill Senate Passage

Published Yesterday

The U.S. House passed legislation to remove the gray wolf from protection under the Endangered Species Act in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for a vote. However, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member…

‘Fake Meat’ Oversight a Step in the Right Direction

Published November 20, 2018

USDA and FDA have announced a plan to jointly oversee production of cell-cultured food products, often referred to as ‘fake meat.’ National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Jennifer Houston says this is a step in the right direction. "We feel very…

Greater Cattle Prices Expected by 2020

Published November 20, 2018

Cattle production in the United States is coming off a five-year expansion phase. According to Swift Trading Company broker and owner Chris Swift, that expansion shouldn’t last much longer. "For 2019, we anticipate herd size to shrink just a little…

U.S. Cattlemen’s Applauds ‘Fake Meat’ Efforts

Published November 20, 2018

The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association applauded the joint regulatory effort on cell-cultured products. The organization has stated that collaboration between USDA and FDA "is key” for this regulation. As the process moves forward, USCA says rulemaking to USDA’s Food Safety and…

MN Milk Production Declines, SD Milk Output Increases

Published November 20, 2018

In the 23 major dairy states, milk production rose one percent in October. Minnesota milk output declined a half-percentage point with cow numbers dropping 6,000 head in the past year. South Dakota milk production increased more than four percent with…

USDA and FDA to Jointly Oversee ‘Fake Meat’

Published November 19, 2018

Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration held a public meeting to discuss oversight of cell-cultured food products. After discussion, it was concluded that both agencies should jointly oversee production of what is referred…

Another African Swine Fever Outbreak

Published November 16, 2018

Reports from China of a wild boar having African Swine Fever could have major implications for China’s hog supply. Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it's devastating. “The largest percentage of hog farmers in China have smaller herds…

Livestock Articles

A Friendly Placement Number for Cattle on Feed Report

More Cattle on Feed Than One Year Ago

Minnesota Beef Update

Peterson Not Optimistic on Wolf Bill Senate Passage

‘Fake Meat’ Oversight a Step in the Right Direction

Greater Cattle Prices Expected by 2020

U.S. Cattlemen’s Applauds ‘Fake Meat’ Efforts

MN Milk Production Declines, SD Milk Output Increases

USDA and FDA to Jointly Oversee ‘Fake Meat’

Another African Swine Fever Outbreak

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