Livestock Articles
Seeking Transparency in the Cattle Market
Published March 25, 2021
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced a bill that would require large U.S. meat packers to purchase half of their weekly cattle volume on the open market. Co-sponsors on the bill includes North Dakota Senator…New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers
Published March 24, 2021
The Pandemic Assistance for Producers plan from USDA includes cattle top-up payments for ranchers who sold into a depressed market after the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline of April 15. These payment rates vary depending on the class of…USDA Unveils New Plan for COVID Relief
Published March 24, 2021
After reviewing existing COVID-19 relief, USDA will take a new approach for distributing additional assistance to farmers and ranchers called Pandemic Assistance for Producers. USDA will rewrite rules for this relief, placing a larger emphasis on small and socially disadvantaged…Tuberculosis Confirmed in South Dakota Beef Herd
Published March 24, 2021
For the first time since 2017, bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been found in a South Dakota beef herd. In a statement, state veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven said the infected cow was identified in January by meat inspectors at a Minnesota…Minnesota Beef Update
Published March 24, 2021
There Minnesota Cattlewomen's Association is gearing up for a fun event on April 17 near Kimball. Find out more from President Jennifer Schiefelbein in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Noem Signs Legislation Funding a New Events Complex
Published March 23, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed a Senate Bill into law that funds the Dakota Events Complex, known as the DEX, on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. In a statement, Governor Noem said the new DEX will help attract…Funds Raised for South Dakota Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
Published March 23, 2021
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation raised $10,000 for the Windy Fire Relief. This money will help Lemmon, South Dakota area ranchers impacted by wildfires in late January with hay needs.Angus Association Reaches 20 Million Registrations
Published March 23, 2021
The American Angus Association has reached 20 million registrations after 138 years as an organization. During that time, the Association averaged more than 144,000 per year. The ten million marked was reached just 42 years ago in 1979.An Expansion in Beef Processing
Published March 22, 2021
National Beef Packing is increasing its beef processing capacity at the Tama, Iowa plant. More than $100 million will go in to doubling its daily capacity to 2,500 head, which will add a second shift. The project’s completion date is…