Livestock Articles
Small Wins Can Help the Supply Chain Backlog
Published November 29, 2021
Demand for U.S. beef and pork remains strong and, in some cases, is record large. However, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says supply chain issues continue to be an issue. "It's getting to a critical level…Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Dairy Exports
Published November 29, 2021
One bright spot for dairy industry is the export demand. The USDA is forecasting dairy product exports to increase $200 million in Fiscal Year 2022, reflecting strong global import demand and tightening competitor supplies. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist…Focus on Common Ground, Not Differences
Published November 29, 2021
A deep political divide increases the gridlock in Washington. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Don Schiefelbein says that division can also be found in agriculture. "That is what keeps me up at night," said Schiefelbein. "We're just two percent of…Union Contract for Port Workers Expires in ’23
Published November 29, 2021
There’s a new wrinkle in the ongoing supply chain story. The union contract for dockworkers on the West Coast expires in July of next year. These negotiations happen every six years and the last round resulted in labor disruptions and…MN Beef Update
Published November 24, 2021
Happy Holidays! Minnesota Beef Council's Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads wishes farmers and ranchers a good time with friends and family this time of the year. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in MN Turkey Flock
Published November 24, 2021
Routine testing by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health found H5 low pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Kandiyohi County. H5 LPAI does not pose a risk to public health or food safety. The Board of Animal…USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report Released
Published November 22, 2021
The number of cattle and calves on feed totaled 11.9 million head on November 1, slightly below one year ago. Placements are two percent higher than November 2020. Marketings were down five percent. The on-feed total was down 16 percent…More Competition Needed
Published November 22, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven stressed the need for fairness in the cattle market while speaking to the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota annual meeting. "We have way too much concentration in the packer industry and everybody knows it,"…Policy for Farmers From Farmers
Published November 21, 2021
That's how Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes this weekend’s resolution process at the state convention. COVID exposed shortfalls in the meatpacking industry. Wertish said that put the packer concentration issue front-and-center for his members. "We had a lot…