Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published April 15, 2022
In this week’s Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads talks about recent beef promotion events.The Moisture is a Blessing and a Curse
Published April 14, 2022
While the moisture from the spring snow storm is a blessing for dry areas, it's also a curse for calving season. Williston, North Dakota farmer Ryan Ellis said it's sometimes necessary to lose a few calves to save the herd.…Avian Influenza Outbreak Escalates
Published April 14, 2022
The number of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases are increasing across the Dakotas and Minnesota. According to Minnesota State Board of Animal Health Assistant Director Dale Lauer, this is a different virus than 2015. "As this virus continues to circulate…Calving Season Continues in the Storm
Published April 14, 2022
The spring storm doesn’t stop calving season. Binford, North Dakota rancher Megan Overby says they are checking cows every hour. "We have a day shift and a night shift crew going on in these extreme conditions. Thankfully, many of the…Thompson Named SD State Veterinarian
Published April 12, 2022
Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson will soon take over as South Dakota's new state veterinarian. Thompson’s last day working in Minnesota will be May 8. Minnesota’s Assistant Director Dr. Linda Glaser will serve as the interim state veterinarian starting…NCBA to USDA: Suspend Brazil Beef Imports
Published April 12, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling for the immediate suspension of fresh beef imports from Brazil. These imports increased dramatically over the past two years. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said Brazil is slow to report…MN Beef Update
Published April 11, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt previews the upcoming board meeting that will outline the game plan for the year.Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy Published
Published April 8, 2022
The USDA published the Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy in the Federal Register. The new rule will allow a dairy livestock operation transitioning to organic or starting a new organic farm to transition non-organic animals one time.…NPPC Address Policy Priorities
Published April 8, 2022
For the first time in two years, the National Pork Producers Council Legislative Action Conference was an in-person event. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said the industry has three priorities. "One is for continued funding for (prevention of)…