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China Buys U.S. Pork

Published March 15, 2019

The U.S. sold approximately 24,000 metric tons of pork to China in the latest reporting week. This was the first significant Chinese purchase of U.S. pork in two years. China is facing a serious problem with African Swine Fever and…

2019 MLBA Hall of Fame Class Inducted

Published March 15, 2019

The Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association Hall of Fame has four new inductees. The honorees include Pierz cattle producer Dar Giess, Minnesota State Fair livestock manager Mark Goodrich and New Ulm dairy farmers Paul and Melanie Fritsche. Dairy and livestock farmer…

Tyson Introduces Farm Beef Tracking System for Customers

Published March 14, 2019

Tyson Foods has announced a deal to use a DNA tracking system allowing customers to trace their meat products back to the farm. Tyson says it will use the tracking system in its Open Prairie Natural Angus Beef line to…

Livestock Producers Weather the Storm

Published March 14, 2019

Livestock producers are braving the blizzard to care for and protect their animals. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says providing feed and shelter is top of mind during winter storms. Regardless of the weather, calves are also…

New Survey Highlights Sustainability in U.S. Beef Production

Published March 13, 2019

A new two-part study funded by the beef checkoff and the USDA Agricultural Research Service evaluates the sustainability of the U.S. beef industry. The first part of the study says beef cattle production accounts for 3.3 percent of all U.S.…

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

Published March 13, 2019

Nearly 100 Minnesota farm structures have failed in the winter conditions and 50 animals have perished as a result. Minnesota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Joe Martin says the hardest hit area is southeastern Minnesota, but the northern and west…

More Milk in the Bulk Tank

Published March 13, 2019

January milk production in the 23 major dairy states totaled 17.5 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent from the previous year. In Minnesota, dairy cow numbers declined 5,000 head, but milk production increased 1.6 percent. South Dakota’s dairy herd rose by…

Cell-Cultured Protein Bill Signed by Burgum

Published March 13, 2019

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed legislation that defines meat and prevents cell-cultured products to use deceptive marketing tools. New technology is being developed to produce meat-like proteins in the lab by using just a few cells from an…

Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages

Published March 11, 2019

Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…

Celebrating Agriculture

Published March 11, 2019

Did you know that today, one American farmer provides more than 165 people with a safe, affordable and abundant food supply? With the biofuels sector, those farmers also help fill the gas tank. This week, Americans are learning more about…

Livestock Articles

China Buys U.S. Pork

2019 MLBA Hall of Fame Class Inducted

Tyson Introduces Farm Beef Tracking System for Customers

Livestock Producers Weather the Storm

New Survey Highlights Sustainability in U.S. Beef Production

Help Available for Lost Animals, Structures in Winter Conditions

More Milk in the Bulk Tank

Cell-Cultured Protein Bill Signed by Burgum

Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages

Celebrating Agriculture

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