Livestock Articles
Cow Liquidation is Ongoing
Published March 30, 2022
Drought is impacting the Southern Plains during their graze-out season. Beef cows being liquidated at record speed. While many in the Northern Plains watched sales peak earlier in the fall and early winter, NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says…First Case of Avian Influenza Confirmed in North Dakota
Published March 30, 2022
The USDA has confirmed the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in North Dakota since 2015. It was confirmed in a backyard flock in Kidder County. The State Board of Animal Health and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture…Drought Driving Factor Behind Feedlot Numbers
Published March 30, 2022
The latest U.S. cattle on feed report showed higher numbers from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says the drought pushed feedlot numbers higher than normal. "Placements this year were up nine percent. There were reasons why…Unintended Consequences with SD Livestock ID Bill
Published March 30, 2022
The South Dakota Legislature passed a bill to protect a producers’ right to choose a method of official livestock identification. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Taya Runyan says this action complicates future rulings on a federal level. "The bill…China’s Hog Farmers Suffering Record Losses
Published March 30, 2022
The downturn in China’s hog market follows a period of huge profits for many farmers. After African Swine Fever swept through the country three years ago and sent prices soaring, U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Borror says China historically…High Level Biosecurity Protocols in Place for MN Turkey Growers
Published March 29, 2022
After three cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza were confirmed in Minnesota over the weekend, commercial turkey growers have high level biosecurity protocols in place. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President Jes Westbrock says the commercial turkey growers are treating this…Thompson-Weeman Gets Promoted to CEO of Animal Ag Alliance
Published March 29, 2022
Animal Agriculture Alliance Vice President Hannah Thompson-Weeman is getting a promotion to President and CEO. Thompson-Weeman will begin the role on May 1. She succeeds long-time president and CEO Kay Johnson Smith, who left to become the new Chief Operating…Carter Steps Down from National Bison Association
Published March 29, 2022
After 21 years as executive director, Dave Carter is leaving the National Bison Association. Carter is joining the Flower Hill Institute and will be part of a team providing technical assistance and outreach for USDA’s effort to expand meat and…Cattle Transparency Bill Tweaked
Published March 29, 2022
An updated version of the Cattle Price Discovery Act has been introduced in the Senate. The revisions are designed to bring more transparency to the cattle market. One provision would require the packer to report the number of cattle scheduled…