Livestock Articles
Clear Labeling Necessary for Lab-Grown Protein
Published December 22, 2021
In a year-end recap of the issues impacting the beef industry, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association discussed alternative proteins. "NCBA policy is very clear on this issue," said Danielle Beck, Director of Government Affairs. "Regardless if we're talking about a…More Regulatory Pressure Expected
Published December 22, 2021
Agriculture is playing defense, with more regulations on the way. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager says the Environmental Protection Agency is one example. "Everything we saw happen at the EPA during the Trump Administration is now…Preisler to Retire in June 2022
Published December 21, 2021
After nearly 28 years as the CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association and Minnesota Pork Board, David Preisler will retire in June 2022. "The real highlight of may career is the people. I've had fantastic boards to work with,…Rising Retail Pork Price Due to Input Costs and Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Published December 21, 2021
Pork prices may be rising, but profits at the farm, retail or wholesale level are not a significant factor. A new report from Iowa State University, North Carolina State University and the National Pork Producers Council cites labor costs, the…USDA: Dairy Cow Numbers Increase in SD and MN
Published December 21, 2021
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 17.3 billion pounds in November. That’s down a fraction of one percent from one year ago. In Minnesota, milk output increased two percent. The size of Minnesota’s dairy herd grew by…Recommendations to Avoid Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Published December 20, 2021
Given the extent of the drought this past growing season, many forages contain high levels of nitrate that can cause toxicity issues in cattle. "Once you have a good idea of what your nitrate content is in all of your…Lamb Market ‘Couldn’t Be Much Better’
Published December 20, 2021
NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist Travis Hoffman says the lamb market has been at a steady incline for the last year. "It really couldn't be much better. We've had as lucrative of a 2021 as anyone could've…Beef Cow Slaughter Up Nationwide, Down in Northern Plains
Published December 20, 2021
Beef cow slaughter was up more than seven percent nationwide this fall. From September-to-December, beef cow slaughter totaled 935,500 head, nearly 63,000 more than during the same time one year ago. The largest fall cow run was in the Southeast,…Seaboard Reacts to Prop 12
Published December 20, 2021
One the largest pork producers in the country will no longer sell certain pork products in California. Seaboard Foods cites California’s Proposition 12 law that mandates restrictions on the way farm animals are raised.