Livestock Articles
WASDE Predicts Increase in Wheat Stocks
Published March 9, 2022
Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says the biggest surprise in the WASDE report was the increase in U.S. wheat ending stocks. "I know we've had a lot of movement on all the commodities globally. I just think…Bull Market is an Improvement Over One Year Ago
Published March 8, 2022
Livestock auctioneer Seth Weishaar is happy with how the bull sales have gone well this season. "There's been a jump from a year ago. I think there's a lot of optimism in the market." Many ranches have downsized the size…High Priced Feed Makes High Priced Cattle
Published March 8, 2022
Last summer’s drought brought lower supplies of feed across the Upper Midwest. This resulted in an earlier-than-normal feeder cattle run. "There's been huge numbers of feeder cattle moving from January to now.," said Kevin Larson, owner, Aberdeen Livestock. "It's going…United States Hog Numbers Decline
Published March 8, 2022
The United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1 of 2021 was 74.2 million head. That’s down four percent from the same time in 2020. The breeding inventory, at 6.18 million head, was up slightly from last…Finished Cattle Prices Hit Hard
Published March 7, 2022
Fed Cattle traded two-to-three dollars lower compared to last week on a live basis. Prices on a live basis ranged from $140 to $142 while dressed prices ranged from $224 to $226. Finished cattle prices were hit hard this week…MN Beef Update
Published March 7, 2022
What are the benefits of being a member of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association? President Grant Breitkreutz explains in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.MN Poultry Industry Prepares for Avian Influenza
Published March 7, 2022
Minnesota poultry producers remain on high alert as highly pathogenic avian influenza gets closer. As of Friday, there haven’t been any confirmed cases in the state. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Assistant Director Dr. Dale Lauer says that includes commercial…New Antibiotic Guidelines Set for 2023
Published March 7, 2022
Ranchers are being encouraged to seek out a veterinarian-client relationship to access antibiotics. Under the new FDA guidance, several antibiotics will no longer be available over the counter. NDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka says it should only impact…Avian Influenza Confirmed in South Dakota
Published March 7, 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a poultry flock in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. All of the birds in this commercial mixed species flock will be destroyed. This follows news of avian influenza cases in Missouri and…