Livestock Articles
A Few Surprises in Friday’s Cattle-on-Feed Report
Published October 25, 2021
The total inventory on October 1 was 11.6 million head, down one percent from last year. That number was on the low end of trade expectations. With a three percent year-over-year decline, marketings were in line with expectations. Placements were…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 24, 2021
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Convention will take place December 3 and 4. Learn more from President Grant Breitkreutz in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support
Published October 21, 2021
The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill
Published October 21, 2021
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. "Packers already need to file regular information…Dierks to Receive USMEF Award
Published October 19, 2021
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is honoring National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks with its Distinguished Service Award. Dierks has been with NPPC since 1990 and will retire later this year. The award will be presented November 11 at…A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND
Published October 18, 2021
In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 13, 2021
The Minnesota Beef Expo is October 21-24, where the Minnesota Beef Council will be playing a role. Find out more from CEO Kelly Schmidt in the Minnesota Beef Update.USDA Increase Class III Milk Price Forecast
Published October 12, 2021
According to USDA’s supply/demand report, 2021 milk production will total 270 billion pounds. That’s down slightly from last month’s estimate with the drop credited to fewer dairy cows and slower growth in milk per cow. The Class III milk price…USDA Raises Beef Production Forecast
Published October 12, 2021
USDA’s forecast for 2021 red meat and poultry production was lowered in the last month. An increase in beef production was offset by declining production for pork, broilers and turkeys. The beef numbers were influenced by heavier-than-average carcass weights and…