Livestock Articles
Large Numbers Seen in COF Report
Published April 26, 2021
USDA is reporting the cattle-on-feed supply in March was up five percent from one year ago. Placements are up 28 percent and marketings rose one percent. These numbers are below trade expectations.Valmont’s Revenues Increase 15 Percent
Published April 23, 2021
Valmont Industries reports first quarter operating income of $77.2 million, up from $66.9 million last year. Sales of irrigation equipment were significantly higher.Ag Bill Changes the Makeup of MN Board of Animal Health
Published April 23, 2021
This omnibus agriculture bill increases the size of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health from five-to-seven members and changes the makeup of the board An amendment by Aitkin Senator Dale Lueck asked for more time to evaluate these changes. "Let's…Labeling Bill Introduced
Published April 23, 2021
A bill has been reintroduced in the Senate to prevent plant-based products from being labeled as dairy foods. The Dairy Pride Act would force the Food and Drug Administration to enforce its existing standards. The National Milk Producers Federation says…Very Little Change in Dry Conditions
Published April 22, 2021
There was little relief from drought conditions in dry parts of the Northern Plains this past week. Three-quarters of North Dakota remains in extreme drought. The far southeastern corner of the state is abnormally dry, while a narrow band spanning…Milk Production Continues to Rise
Published April 22, 2021
March milk production in the 24 leading dairy states rose two percent. Nationwide, South Dakota had the biggest increase in production, up 13.4 percent from one year ago. South Dakota dairy farms added 18,000 cows to the herd in the…Minnesota Beef Update
Published April 21, 2021
The Minnesota Association of Meat Processors was started in 1945 with just four members. Now there are over 200 members. Hear more about the association from Executive Director Jordan Juckel in the Minnesota Beef Update.R-CALF USA and Others Seek Relief From USMCA
Published April 20, 2021
Ahead of a planned summit between U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai and her counterparts from Canada and Mexico, ranch groups are voicing their dissatisfaction with the USMCA trade agreement. A letter has been sent to Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom…South Forty Beef Opens Its Doors
Published April 19, 2021
An east coast transplant saw an opportunity when deciding to become a cattle rancher in North Dakota. John Roswech, who operates South 40 Beef at Mott, wanted to provide a direct marketing opportunity for himself and local ranchers. That’s when…