Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published February 7, 2022
This week's Minnesota Beef Update takes a look at key state and federal policy priorities for the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association. Executive Director Allison VanDerWal has the details.Ranchers From the Region in NCBA Leadership
Published February 7, 2022
This region is well represented in the leadership of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Don Schiefelbein of Kimball, Minnesota has taken over the presidency of the organization. Todd Wilkinson of DeSmet, South Dakota is president-elect and Clark Price of Hensler,…Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…Seeking Solutions for Price Disparity
Published February 7, 2022
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Live Cattle Marketing Committee met in Houston and proposed eight policy resolutions. "We're looking for the renewal of LMR (Livestock Mandatory Reporting), said Jeff Schafer, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. "We're also looking for contract…‘We Need Answers’
Published February 7, 2022
Newly-elected National Cattlemen's Beef Association President Don Schiefelbein says it’s hard to accept that JBS is willing to pay over $50 million to settle allegations of price-fixing while refusing to admit any wrongdoing. "For cattle producers across the land, it's…Seeking Market Transparency
Published February 7, 2022
NCBA Policy Division Chairman Mark Eisele says increased market transparency is a must. "We have been working on the disparity between what packers are getting versus what ranchers are getting paid for two years now. Some of it is supply…Drought Insurance Mitigates Risk for Ranchers
Published February 7, 2022
The drought in the northern plains this past year affected not just crop acres, but pasture conditions as well. Ozark Hills Insurance PRF Drought Insurance Specialist Adam Isaacs says rainfall insurance helps mitigate risk for ranchers. "We're just trying to…Farmers Fairness Tool Launched
Published February 4, 2022
USDA has unveiled its online tool for farmers and ranchers to report anti-competitive practices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the new tool will advance the Biden administration’s plan for a fairer and more competitive meat and poultry supply chain. "We…Numerous Opportunities for Animal Agriculture
Published February 4, 2022
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says the state is a blank slate, offering numerous opportunities for animal agriculture. "North Dakota is a beautiful, perfect place for responsible swine development because we're able to put distance between swine…