Livestock Articles
U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Beef Safeguard Triggers
Published March 24, 2022
Japan’s safeguard mechanism on U.S. beef has been changed, increasing market access for the United States. The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said this is a win for American ranchers and Japanese consumers. The timeline for implementation is not…Uncertain Market Surrounding Grains and Livestock Feed
Published March 23, 2022
Feeder cattle auction prices recovered some last week as Live and Feeder futures increased from the lows following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel says the market is just uncertain. "We just…Avian Influenza Death Count in SD Soars
Published March 22, 2022
Tens of thousands of birds have been euthanized in South Dakota in hopes of containing the disease, after officials in the state detected an avian influenza outbreak. The outbreaks were detected in turkeys at two large poultry operations in the…House Ag Committee to Host Hearing on Beef Packing Industry
Published March 22, 2022
U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced a full committee hearing to determine whether anti-competitive behavior by the largest meatpacking companies caused increased beef prices and unfair difficulties to ranchers. The hearing is set to take place on April…MN Beef Update
Published March 19, 2022
In this week’s Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads has more about an innovative beef products competition at the Minnesota Association of Beef Processors Convention.U.S. Beef Exports Skyrocket
Published March 18, 2022
Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, the USDA says U.S. beef exports went higher in January. That's an increase of 13 percent from one year ago. Beef export values increased 57 percent to more than $1 billion. Pork exports…Avian Influenza Takes Heavy Toll on Poultry Industry
Published March 18, 2022
The current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is hitting egg-laying flocks the hardest. According to the USDA, laying hens account for two-thirds of this year’s toll at 7.65 million birds. At least 17 of the more than 30 confirmed…Hair Loss in Cattle Could Be a Vitamin A Deficiency
Published March 18, 2022
With the warmer weather, livestock producers may start to notice hair loss in cattle. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says hair loss in cattle could be either lice or a vitamin A deficiency. "This year with the drought we…MN Beef Update
Published March 14, 2022
Interested in an educational experience featuring two in-state seminars, along with an out-of-state experience? Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads has more about the Top of the Class program in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.