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Monitor Calf Health

Published Today

With cooler temperatures and weaning season underway, South Dakota State University Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing encourages ranchers to monitor calf health. "Some of those calves might be starting to see some runny noses and need to be monitored."…

Court Ruling Opens North Dakota Beef Commission Nomination Process

Published Yesterday

A court decision dealing with the nomination process for the North Dakota Beef Commission continues to generate attention more than a week after the ruling. According to the NDBC Executive Director, Nicole Wardner, the court's opinion focused on how members…

EPA Moves to End 2005 Livestock Air Emissions Agreement

Published Yesterday

The Environmental Protection Agency will not finalize the air emissions process included in the 2005 compliance agreement for animal feeding operations and will move to terminate the agreement. The EPA determined the EPA data from 20 years ago was no…

USDA Pushes for More Competition in Meat Processing

Published October 28, 2026

With the U.S. cattle herd at historically low levels, USDA is promoting programs to expand domestic meat processing capacity. USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears told the Red River Farm Network there is interest from independent companies…

Stockmen’s Association Responds to Beef Commission Ruling

Published October 28, 2026

In an official statement, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Tim Erbele said his group respects the judicial process and is pleased the court rejected efforts to invalidate the state beef checkoff program. Erbele said the ruling does not change the…

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Court Ruling Changes ND Beef Commission Nomination Process

Published October 28, 2026

A North Dakota district judge has removed language from the law governing the nominating process for the North Dakota Beef Commission. Six of the nine members of the beef checkoff board are nominated by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North…

Streamlined Grazing Access Offered

Published October 28, 2026

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has signed an order to increase grazing access and improve range and pastureland health. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council praised the move, saying this streamlined effort will better utilize vacant grazing lands…

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Supporting Next Gen Beef Producers

Published October 28, 2026

The North Dakota Beef Commission is investing in the next generation of beef producers by helping state FFA juniors and seniors better understand all aspects of the beef industry. The Next Generation Beef Producer Pilot Program will provide hands-on experience…

Profits Up for Smithfield Foods

Published October 27, 2026

Smithfield Foods reports operating profits of $127 million for the third quarter, down from $310 million in the same period a year ago. The packaged meats division enjoyed profits of nearly 12 percent, while losses were seen in the fresh…

Milk Production Pushs Higher

Published October 26, 2026

Milk produciton in the 24 major dairy states during September totaled 18.7 billiion pounds, up 2.7 percent from one year ago. In this region, South Dakota milk output is up 7.9 percent with the addition of 17,000 milk cows in…

Livestock Articles

Monitor Calf Health

Court Ruling Opens North Dakota Beef Commission Nomination Process

EPA Moves to End 2005 Livestock Air Emissions Agreement

USDA Pushes for More Competition in Meat Processing

Stockmen’s Association Responds to Beef Commission Ruling

Court Ruling Changes ND Beef Commission Nomination Process

Streamlined Grazing Access Offered

Supporting Next Gen Beef Producers

Profits Up for Smithfield Foods

Milk Production Pushs Higher

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