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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Turkey Population Hard

Published Yesterday

According to the USDA, 5.4 million turkeys were depopulated because of exposure to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s enough to affect USDA’s turkey production forecast. Second-quarter production is now estimated at 1.29 billion pounds, eight percent below the same quarter…

Poultry Shows Back on the Schedule

Published July 4, 2022

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has released its temporary poultry exhibition ban. The ban was put in place in April to reduce the risk of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

AMPI Announces Leadership Transition

Published July 1, 2022

After 38 years with the co-op, Associated Milk Producers Inc. Co-President/CEO Donn DeVelder plans to step down at the end of the year. Sheryl Meshke, who has been co-president/CEO since January 2015, will continue leading AMPI. “We are excited for…

Little Change in Swine Numbers

Published June 30, 2022

In the USDA Hogs and Pigs Report, all three major categories were very close to pre-report expectations. The total swine inventory was down one percent from one year ago. The breeding herd supply is down one percent from one year…

Cattle Groups Differ on Court Decision

Published June 29, 2022

R-CALF USA has issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s denial of its lawsuit challenging the mandatory beef checkoff. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said the organization is disappointed, but grateful for the reforms made to the program. Meanwhile, National Cattlemen’s…

Minnesota Drought Relief Applications Open Up

Published June 27, 2022

With applications for drought relief now open, information is available to help farmers with the process. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson says, "The information is right on the front page of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website," said Minnesota Ag…

Cattle on Feed Up 1%

Published June 27, 2022

The number of cattle and calves on feed nationwide totaled 11.8 million head on June 1. That’s one percent higher than one year ago, but below trade expectations. Placements were down two percent and marketings were up two percent. Those…

MN Beef Update

Published June 24, 2022

Have you heard of the Top of the Class Minnesota Beef Leadership Program? Hear more about the year-long program from 2022 participant Jessica Heiden in the Minnesota Beef Update.

Dairy Competition Addressed in Farm Bill Hearing

Published June 22, 2022

During Wednesday’s House Agriculture Committee hearing, University of Minnesota Dairy Economist Marin Bozic questioned the ability of federal milk marketing orders to deliver fair prices to the producer. Bozic said it is very difficult for dairy farmers to switch to…

SD Continues to Add Cow Numbers

Published June 22, 2022

Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.8 billion pounds in May. That’s down 0.6 percent from one year ago. Minnesota milk production declined one percent with the state cow herd declining by 9,000 head. South Dakota bucked…

Livestock Articles

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Hits U.S. Turkey Population Hard

Poultry Shows Back on the Schedule

AMPI Announces Leadership Transition

Little Change in Swine Numbers

Cattle Groups Differ on Court Decision

Minnesota Drought Relief Applications Open Up

Cattle on Feed Up 1%

MN Beef Update

Dairy Competition Addressed in Farm Bill Hearing

SD Continues to Add Cow Numbers

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