Livestock Articles
Four Executive Board Members Elected to MN Pork Checkoff Board
Published February 17, 2022
Mike Boerboom of Marshall, Meg Freking of Jackson, Mary Langhorst of Lafayette and Brian Johnson have been elected to the Minnesota Pork Board board of directors. Each individual will serve a three-year term.Pembina Border Crossing is a Pressure Point for Pig Movement
Published February 14, 2022
Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Priesler says the main border crossing for feeder pigs coming into the Upper Midwest is at the Pembina/Emerson border crossing. "There are other routes folks can go, but that is where most all of…Vold Appointed to Dairy Checkoff Board
Published February 14, 2022
USDA has announced the appointment of 12 individuals to the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Glenwood, Minnesota dairy farmer Suzanne Vold is one of seven new appointees and will serve a three-year term on the dairy checkoff board.Livestock Still Moving Across the Border
Published February 11, 2022
Manitoba Pork Council General Manager Cam Dahl says the 'Freedom Convoy' protest exposes a supply chain problem. "Even coming into the mandates that were brought into place by both federal governments, we were short trucks and truckers. The supply chain…MN Turkey Producers On High Alert
Published February 9, 2022
The top turkey producing state in the country is on high alert after getting news of Indiana’s confirmed avian influenza cases. "As we saw this developing in Nova Scotia, there were positive birds in a flock in the Carolinas and…High Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Indiana Poultry Barn
Published February 9, 2022
Avian influenza is back. This time, the outbreak happened on a commercial turkey farm in southwestern Indiana. Testing at Purdue University confirmed HPAI after 100 birds died. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, there’s an ongoing depopulation…Global Collaboration for Zoetis, CowManager and Select Sires
Published February 9, 2022
Zoetis, CowManager and Select Sires are launching a strategic collaboration to integrate genomic tools with predictive sensor systems. DNA traits and indexes developed by Zoetis will put together with CowManager's ear sensor technology to provide farmers with information on the…USDA Extends Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
Published February 8, 2022
The USDA extended the deadline for farmers to enroll in the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage program. The deadline is extended to March 25. Farmers can apply through their local Farm Service Agency office.A Fire in South Dakota State University Dairy Unit
Published February 8, 2022
The South Dakota State University dairy unit in Brookings, South Dakota caught fire last Tuesday. A 9-1-1 call was sent shortly before 8 a.m. and an all-clear notice was given around 9:30 a.m. According to an extension specialist, the damage…