Livestock Articles
Avian Flu Cases ‘Popcorn’ Across Minnesota
Published April 25, 2022
The number of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases continues to climb in Minnesota with more than 50 confirmed cases to date. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the outbreak is being seen statewide. "We're seeing HPAI popcorn around the state. It's…A Surprise for the Cattle Market
Published April 25, 2022
The latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report is viewed as a negative surprise for the cattle markets. Market analysts were expecting total on-feed numbers to be steady to slightly lower than one year ago. The number of cattle on feed…HSUS Files Complaint Against McDonald’s
Published April 24, 2022
According to the Humane Society of the United States, McDonald's is making false and misleading claims about hog production. The animal activist group filed a complaint Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. McDonald's claims they are ending the…Resilient Ranchers
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU McLean County Extension Agent Sarah Bedgar says there are still drought concerns after this past week's snow. "There were such high winds that the snow got caught up in ditches, tree rows and draws while the high points are…ND Cattle Lost in April Blizzard
Published April 21, 2022
Cattle producers in western North Dakota are still taking stock of the impact from the mid-April blizzard. Belfield, North Dakota rancher Byron Richard said sometimes to end a drought, you need a calf-killing storm. "Everyone around here is in the…HPAI Cases Outpacing 2015 Outbreak
Published April 21, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation released a Market Intel report that examines the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza by region. AFBF Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says this year’s outbreak started earlier than the 2015 spread. "This year's outbreak of…Report Livestock Losses to Local ND Extension Agents
Published April 21, 2022
NDSU Extension is asking livestock producers to report losses from the recent storms to their local county extension agents. The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services is working on an emergency declaration and this information would be used to determine…Spring Storm Improves ND Drought Conditions
Published April 21, 2022
As expected, the spring blizzard that hit North Dakota and neighboring states helped improve the dry conditions. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, extreme drought in much of northwestern North Dakota improved to severe drought. In Minnesota, dry conditions…U.S. Milk Production Up Slightly, SD Rockets Higher
Published April 21, 2022
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states declined four-tenths of one percent in March. South Dakota was an outlier, with milk production increasing 20 percent from year-to-year. South Dakota farmers added 30,000 cows to the state cow herd during…