Livestock Articles
Pasture Turnout May Be 30-45 Days Out
Published May 1, 2022
The cooler temperatures are setting back not planting and spring turnout for livestock producers. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers says the variety of pasture grass will help determine pasture turnout times. "Grazing readiness is determined by the…Walz Extends Emergency Trucking Waiver for Poultry Haulers
Published May 1, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order Friday extending a trucking waiver for poultry haulers helping stop the spread of bird flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to be a challenge for Minnesota's poultry industry. Since late March, HPAI…Investment Made in Cargill Animal Nutrition Innovation Center
Published April 28, 2022
Cargill has launched a $50 million expansion and renovation of its research and development facility in Elk River, Minnesota. The updates will include a new laboratory and upgrades to the location’s animal facility, dairy innovation unit, feed mill and visitor’s…SD Farm Receives Leopold Conservation Award
Published April 28, 2022
The Bien Ranch of Veblen, South Dakota is the recipient of the 2022 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. This award recognizes farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who inspire others with their land, water, and wildlife management practice on private, working…Wheels of Justice Moving Slow
Published April 28, 2022
After a similar hearing Tuesday in the Senate, ranchers and packers testified Wednesday before the House Agriculture Committee about competition in the cattle market. Committee Chairman David Scott cited allegations made in 2015 that the four major beef packers conspired…Cattle Markets Scrutinized
Published April 28, 2022
Bills to improve price discovery and market transparency within the cattle industry received mixed reviews in the Senate Agriculture Committee. The president-elect of the Kansas Livestock Association, Shawn Tiffany, testified against this proposed legislation, saying it may result in fewer…Battling Bovine Belching
Published April 27, 2022
Elanco Animal Health is getting the U.S. licensing rights to a feed additive developed by a Dutch company that is supposed to reduce cattle methane emissions. On-farm trials in 14 countries show the additive reduced the greenhouse gas emissions by…NDSA and NDSF Kick Off Disaster Relief Fund
Published April 26, 2022
After a catastrophic drought, North Dakota ranchers are now recovering from back-to-back blizzards. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation President Dan Rorvig, a disaster relief fund has been launched to provide a helping hand. "The North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation has…MN Beef Update
Published April 25, 2022
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association grilled for Minnesota lawmakers. President Grant Breitkreutz has more in the latest MN Beef Update.