Livestock Articles
MN Milk Production Declines Slightly from 2020
Published March 19, 2021
Minnesota milk production in February totaled 809 million pounds, two percent more than one year ago. The average number of milk cows during February totaled 457,000 head, unchanged from January, but 12,000 more than a year ago. Monthly production per…A Fast-Paced Feeder Cattle Run
Published March 18, 2021
The feeder cattle market has been very active up to this point across the Northern Plains. That can partially be attributed to the favorable weather for feeding cattle this winter. Compared to the same period last year, Napoleon Livestock Auction…Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas
Published March 18, 2021
Ranchers should expect delays in grass development this spring due to drought conditions since last fall, according to NDSU Extension livestock specialists. Typically, cool-season grasses initiate growth from tillers established in the previous growing season. However, drought stress last fall…New ASF Outbreak Could Cause Issues with Chinese Hog Numbers, Again
Published March 17, 2021
As a new outbreak of African swine fever continues to sweep across China, a RaboBank report says the Chinese sow herd has declined three-to-five percent each month since December. Chinese officials had predicted the country would return to pre-disease herd…Boxed Beef Index Hopes to Provide Better Price Discovery
Published March 16, 2021
The CME Group is now publishing a new Boxed Beef Index to provide the industry with better price discovery. CME Group managing director Tim Andriesen says the index reflects a daily, weighted average price of beef cuts and is based…Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk
Published March 15, 2021
It’s no secret that it’s dry across a vast majority of the Northern Plains. That dryness is expected to linger into the summer months. In times of drought, North Dakota has diverse feedstuffs that can help livestock producer be successful.…Feeder Calf Run Remains Steady in the Dakotas
Published March 12, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is moderate to good demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had…ND Winter Show Didn’t Miss a Beat
Published March 12, 2021
The North Dakota Winter Show was one of the last in-person agricultural events in the state in 2020. One year later, the 84th year of the show is able to happen once again even despite setbacks associated with the coronavirus…World Pork Expo is a Go
Published March 12, 2021
After two years without a show, World Pork Expo will be held in June. The event was canceled in 2019 due to concerns about African Swine Fever. COVID-19 prompted the cancelation last year. World Pork Expo will be held June…