Livestock Articles
R-CALF: Labeling Law Should be Restored
Published April 20, 2022
The American Beef Labeling Act is on the table with the goal of reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says MCOOL would help American ranchers by driving up market demand. "Producers will empower consumers to…MBOAH Elects New Officers
Published April 19, 2022
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has elected Erica Sawatzke as its president and Dr. Peggy Anne Hawkins as vice president. Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kensington. Hawkins is a veterinarian and is based in Northfield.Ranchers Examine the Blizzard’s Aftermath
Published April 19, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson urges ranchers to look into the Livestock Indemnity Program, which compensate producers for a portion of the losses that happened during the storm. "There's a 30-day window to file a notice…Moisture Benefit is Less Than Expected
Published April 18, 2022
NDAWN Director Daryl Ritchison says farmers and ranchers in western North Dakota may not have received as much moisture where they wanted in last week’s spring blizzard due to the windy conditions. "I have more than 50 weather cameras in…Beef Demand Expected to Increase
Published April 18, 2022
Demand for beef ahead of the summer months is expected to increase. DTN Livestock Market Analyst ShayLe Stewart expects prices to rise once we get past the summer hump. "As we get through the dog days of summer that pressure…A Historic Snowstorm
Published April 18, 2022
Jamestown, North Dakota rancher Cassia Schlenker, whose family owns and operates Wilkinson Farms Simmentals, says their biggest challenge is possible sick calves due to fluctuating weather. "We're accustomed to calving in some of the most brutal parts of winter, but…Ships Stranded at Shanghai
Published April 18, 2022
Shanghai’s COVID lockdown is now in its third week. The Shanghai port is the largest in the world for container shipping, amplifying the supply chain problems worldwide. A plan to restart business activity has been announced. Last week, it was…Liquidation Rate is Inching Cowherd Numbers to 2014 Levels
Published April 17, 2022
With poor forage conditions in 2021, liquidation has already put the cattle industry on track to reduce the nation’s cowherd to near 2014 levels, which was the smallest beef cowherd since 1952. This year’s cow inventory is just over 30.13…Top Four Largest Meatpacking CEO’s Invited to House Hearing
Published April 17, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee have invited the top four largest meatpacking CEOs from Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing to testify at the upcoming hearing on cattle markets and price increases for consumers. In addition to the CEOs,…