Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published November 10, 2021
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association will be meeting ahead of the State Cattle Industry Convention to discuss resolutions for the year ahead. Association member Krist Wollum has more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Hours-of-Service Flexibility Provided in Infrastructure Bill
Published November 9, 2021
The new infrastructure package includes a provision to expand hours-of-service for livestock haulers. "This gives some flexibility in hours-of-service where we get an exemption of 150 miles and 150 miles on the destination," said Steve Hilker, chair, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association…U.S. Protein Sector Needs Trade Leaders Back at Negotiating Table
Published November 7, 2021
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the animal protein sector needs U.S. leaders back at the negotiating table to advance more trade agreements. The nominee for USTR’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator Elaine Trevino is not confirmed yet, but CoBank…DFA Board Announces CEO Transition
Published November 6, 2021
At the end of 2022, Dennis Rodenbaugh will take over as the president and chief executive officer of Dairy Farmers of America. Rodenbaugh currently is DFA’s executive vice president and president of council operations and ingredients solutions. DFA’s current president…IDFA Forms Supply Chain Task Force
Published November 3, 2021
To address the supply chain disruptions facing the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association has created a Supply Chain Task Force. “Our supply chain is hurting and it’s going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to fix it,” said Michael…Minnesota Beef Update
Published November 3, 2021
Minnesota's Top of the Class program met in October for a tour of the state capitol, a meeting with the state veterinarian and more. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the latest Minnesota…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 27, 2021
The new Minnesota Beef Ambassador team has been announced. Hear more from Minnesota State CattleWomen's member Natasha Mortenson in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Tyson to Meet Vax Deadline
Published October 27, 2021
Tyson Foods has announced 96 percent of its workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In early August, Tyson said it would require the vaccination by November 1st. Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest food companies and one the…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…