Livestock Articles
USDA Releases Bearish COF Report
Published January 24, 2022
A record 1.96 million head of cattle were placed in feedlots in December. That’s six percent above the December 2020 total. The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 12 million head on January 1. That’s one percent higher…Meat Institute Disputes White House Packer Claim
Published January 23, 2022
The Biden administration has dubbed the rising retail value of meat coupled with higher packer margins “exploitations” of consumers and farmers. The North American Meat Institute disputed that claim saying consumers saw increased meat prices in 2021 because of labor…Pork Market Still Reeling from African Swine Fever
Published January 23, 2022
China’s hog industry has overgone an evolution after the African Swine Fever swept through the country. Now, with the shift to feeding hogs in larger facilities up to 12 stories high, Aimpoint Research Chief Economist Gregg Doud says China has…Biden Ends First Year in Office with News Conference
Published January 20, 2022
President Joe Biden spoke about the need for competition. The president said there are too many industries where a handful of large companies dominate the market. “Over time, it has reduced competition, squeezed out small businesses and farmers, ranchers and…Developing North Dakota’s Animal Ag Industry
Published January 18, 2022
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans was on a mission while attending the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention. "We are looking for folks who are interested in producing bio-secure pig feed," said Boeshans. "This would be feed…MN Beef Update
Published January 17, 2022
Building beef demand is key for the Minnesota Beef Council. CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about a few efforts underway to encourage consumers to choose beef. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.A Record Sale at Napoleon Livestock Auction
Published January 16, 2022
Napoleon Livestock had a record number of cattle come through the auction barn Thursday. Napoleon Livestock Auction co-owner Jim Bitz says more than 8,000 head sold in the feeder cattle special sale. "We actually sold the most cattle we've ever…AURI Adds New Staff Members
Published January 16, 2022
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute has added three new staff members. Clay Newton will serve as AURI's meat innovation specialist. Newton's background is in product development, meat lab operations, research project management and teaching. Laura Bachmeier is AURI's new business…Good Years Ahead
Published January 14, 2022
The cattle industry is seeing positive prices and that should continue. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry was part of the university’s market outlook webinar Thursday and said the markets are trending higher. "Our highs have been in 2005 and…