Livestock Articles
New Ownership for Devils Lake Auction Barn
Published January 6, 2022
Chris Plummer of Langdon is the new owner of Lake Region Livestock. Jim and Mary Ziegler, who operated the auction market for more than three decades, will assist with the transition. Lake Region Livestock has a regular Tuesday sale.Pork Packing Capacity is Increasing
Published January 4, 2022
A handful of companies control the majority of beef, pork and poultry processing nationwide. The Biden Administration blames a lack of competition, saying it hurts farmers and consumers. Veteran economist Steve Meyer disagrees. "They're pointing to higher prices and saying…Strong Sow Market
Published January 4, 2022
Last year’s sow slaughter was down from the record levels of 2019, but the pace of slaughter was still extremely high. The annual sow price in 2021 averaged over $67 per hundredweight. That’s more than double the price from 2020…How Timing of Feeding Can Impact Calving Time
Published January 3, 2022
Calving is one of the most important times on the production calendar. Management decisions made prior to this period can influence success at calving and ultimately profitability of an operation. NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zac Carlson says the time…State Attorney Generals Encourage Enforcement of Packers & Stockyards Act
Published January 3, 2022
Attorney Generals from 16 states including North and South Dakota encouraged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to strengthen the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. They discussed the consolidation in the meat industry that’s risen in recent years. The…Scalpel Needed, Not an Ax
Published January 3, 2022
Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt recognizes there are abuses within the packing and processing business, but remains leery about today’s White House announcement. "No matter what you do there is a cause and effect," said Truitt. "If we start moving…Schiefelbein: Pleased With Plans to Expand Processing Capacity
Published January 3, 2022
The White House released a new plan overnight to bring more competition to meat and poultry market. Details are still coming in, but National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Elect Don Schiefelbein is pleased with the plans to expand processing capacity.…More Cows Going Through the Auction Barn
Published January 2, 2022
Due to the drought and forage shortages, Hub City Livestock Auction co-owner Steve Hellwig has been selling a lot of weigh-up cows. "The percentage of opens in our country is probably a little higher than normal, but what we're noticing…Drought Causes Concerns of Vitamin A Deficiency
Published January 2, 2022
Vitamin A deficiency is one challenge when feeding drought-affected forages. "Green forage is the primary source of beta-carotene which is the precursor for Vitamin A," said Janna Block, livestock specialist, NDSU Extension. "We obviously did not have a lot of…