Livestock Articles
Grass is Greening Up Near Mobridge, SD
Published May 13, 2021
One-inch rains helped were welcomed, but Mobridge Livestock co-owner Casey Perman says more rain is needed. "Dams are shallow and need to be watched, but if you have pipeline, water lines or wells, you'll be able to turn cattle out…Federal Charges Filed in Cattle Ponzi Scheme
Published May 13, 2021
A federal grand jury has charged an Illinois woman and a Georgia man with running a Ponzi scheme that took in $650 million from investors from throughout the United States. Reva Stachniw, Ron Throgmartin and co-conspirator Mark Ray solicited hundreds…Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 12, 2021
May is Beef Month, and Minnesota cattle farmers and ranchers are committed to quality and sustainability. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the Minnesota Beef Update.North Dakota Ag Commissioner: Farmers and Ranchers are Concerned
Published May 10, 2021
It’s a busy time year. Farmers and planting this years crop, cattlemen are wrapping up calving and ag retailers are working overtime. During this hustle and bustle, there is one concern that remains top of mind; that's drought. "Each farm…‘Dire’ Conditions at Dickinson, North Dakota
Published May 10, 2021
Parts of western North Dakota received anywhere from a trace to an inch of snow and rain this past weekend. Based at Dickinson, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell described the conditions up to this point as ‘dire’. "We had…A Very Difficult Cattle Market
Published May 7, 2021
Livestock producers continue to struggle with low prices and high input costs while packer margins are profitable. Lakefront Futures market analyst Darin Fessler says the livestock markets are broken. "The cattle producers can't make much money at these prices, but…A ‘Record-Breaking’ Performance for U.S. Red Meat
Published May 7, 2021
U.S. red meat exports had a record-breaking performance in March to end the first quarter. Both beef and pork exports posted the highest monthly value on record, coming in at 124,800 metric tons and 294,700 metric tons, respectively. U.S. Meat…Extreme Drought Encompasses 85% of North Dakota
Published May 6, 2021
All of North Dakota is now experiencing either abnormally dry or some form of drought conditions. Extreme drought conditions increased two percent this past week. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor puts nearly 85 percent of the state in that category.…NIAA Adds New Board Member, Recognizes Award Winners
Published May 5, 2021
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture has welcomed Kelly Loganbill of Midan Marketing to its board of directors. During the NIAA annual conference, the Chairman's Award went to Ambassador Gregg Doud for 2020 and Dr. Leonard Bull for 2021. The…