Livestock Articles
Holding Onto Calves During a Down Market
Published March 6, 2022
With corn and wheat markets up and feeder cattle future markets declining, should producers hold onto calves through this down market? Oklahoma State University Beef Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck says there’s a few things to consider, including size of cattle,…Additional $80 Million in Funding in Dairy Industry
Published March 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an additional investment of $80 million into the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. Since its establishment in 2019, DBI initiatives have provided technical assistance and sub-grants to dairy farmers and business across their regions.U.S. & Canadian Cattle Inventory Down
Published March 6, 2022
The total cattle and calf numbers in the United States sits at 91.9 million head. That’s down two percent from the 93.8 million head a year ago. All cows and heifers that calved inventory sits at 39.5 million head, also…McDonald’s Pressured About Pork Production Practices
Published March 4, 2022
Activist investor Carl Icahn is again making a push for McDonald’s to demand changes from its pork suppliers. That includes changes to the way sows are housed. Icahn also wants the restaurant chain to have its suppliers abide by California’s…Landowners Will Receive Payments for Underground CO2 Storage
Published March 3, 2022
The world’s largest carbon capture project should be online by the spring of 2024 and it will be in North Dakota. Continental Resources will invest $250 million over two years to help fund the development and construction of the Summit…Herd Expansion Seen in Upper Midwest and PNW
Published March 2, 2022
Beef cow numbers are increasing in the Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest. Steiner Consulting Group Head Economist Altin Kalo says the weather has a lot to do with it. "We've had significant losses in the central part of the country…Parker to Serve as 2022 National Turkey Federation Chairman
Published March 2, 2022
Ronnie Parker of Circle S Ranch is the new chairman of the National Turkey Federation. Steve Lykken of Jennie-O Turkey Store is vice chairman. The secretary-treasurer is John Zimmerman of P&J Products. Supply chain issues, labor availability and consumer engagement…Don’t Be Afraid to Sell
Published March 2, 2022
MinnStar Bank farm management analyst Kent Thiesse sees the spring crop insurance prices as an opportunity to ensure a profit. "It's a rare opportunity with crop insurance to be able to lock in the kind of guarantees that we got,"…Global Beef Markets Remain Tight
Published March 2, 2022
According to the latest report released by Rabobank, ongoing strong demand and limited supplies have kept global beef prices high, but cost pressures are flowing into the supply chain. Retail beef price movement over the last two years have been…