Livestock Articles
Drought Remains Top of Mind Across North Dakota
Published July 24, 2021
Drought is top of mind in nearly every corner of North Dakota. Greg Lardy, vice president for agricultural affairs, North Dakota State University has been traveling across the state taking in various Extension Research Center field days. "We started in…When Tough Gets Tougher
Published July 23, 2021
Mother Nature took care of Belfield, North Dakota farmer Byron Richard’s spring wheat this year. He finished baling the wheat in mid-July and will use that to feed his cattle this winter. Ranchers are starting to run out of grass…Milk Output Rises
Published July 23, 2021
During June Dairy Month, U.S. milk production increased 3.2 percent from June of 2020. Milk production is up 14.7 percent in South Dakota and 3.2 percent in Minnesota. The size of the state dairy herd increased by 20,000 head over…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 21, 2021
Meet the new communications director for the Minnesota Beef Council - Ashley Kraemer. Learn more about Ashley in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Tracking the Drought and Beef Cow Slaughter
Published July 16, 2021
During the second quarter, beef cow slaughter totaled 891,000 head. That’s 17 percent higher than one year ago and 12 percent higher than 2019. The biggest increase was seen in the Texas/Oklahoma area. In the region that includes North Dakota…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 14, 2021
The Minnesota Beef Council has a busy summer schedule full of in-person events. Find out more from CEO Kelly Schmidt in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.MN Pork Industry Wants Clarification on COVID Reimbursement
Published July 14, 2021
Starting Tuesday, USDA's Farm Service Agency will start taking applications to reimburse hog and poultry producers who euthanized animals during COVID. The Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program offers payments to livestock producers based on 80 percent of the fair market value.…Cow-Calf Movement Slows at Rugby Livestock Auction
Published July 14, 2021
One month ago, the Rugby Livestock Auction in Rugby, North Dakota was moving 1,000 cow/calf pairs at auction. “Unheard of” at the time. In the weeks following, owner Cliff Mattson says the auction barn moved 12,000 head of cattle, much…CAFO Ban Proposed
Published July 14, 2021
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has reintroduced a bill to ban large concentrated animal feeding operations. Booker has targeted CAFOs in the past, but now has more influence as a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.