Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published February 18, 2024
In the Minnesota Beef Update, we hear from Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt. MBC members heard updates on the Beef Checkoff during the Cattle Industry Convention in Orlando.Tupper: Too Little Competition
Published February 16, 2024
Less than 20 percent of the fed cattle are sold on the spot cash market. However, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper said those 20 percent set the base price for the other 80 percent of cattle sold under an…Prevention and Preparation for JEV Disease Threat
Published February 16, 2024
The Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research have partnered to fund a $1 million research program to respond to the threat of Japanese Encephalitis Virus. JEV is capable of infecting pigs, horses and people…Cost of Capital Influencing Cattle Herd Expansion
Published February 16, 2024
Cattle prices are up with the shrinking cow herd. American Farm Bureau Federation Livestock Economist Bernt Nelson said that makes it more expensive for farmers and ranchers to expand. Higher interest rates are also an issue. "The cost of capital is…MLBA Hall of Fame Inductees Named
Published February 13, 2024
The Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association has announced the four latest inductees to the Minnesota Livestock Hall of Fame. Norb and Judy Sonnek of Foreston are being honored for the contributions made to the Holstein dairy business. Retired State Veterinarian Dr.…MN Beef Update
Published February 12, 2024
The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with MN Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth to recap the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in Orlando. Minnesota cattlemen were well represented. Staff and board members had a chance to weigh in…Mankato Hosting MN Pork Congress
Published February 12, 2024
The Minnesota Pork Congress will be held Tuesday and Wednesday. Minnesota Pork Producers Association Director of Events and Promotions Pam Voelkel says the trade show will allow producers to check out the latest technology and product trends. Seminars will cover…Unveiling the Power of Cover Crops
Published February 11, 2024
University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says livestock producers may be more likely to incorporate cover crops on their operation. “Oftentimes, they’ll be able to extend their grazing times a little longer and maybe not turn their herd onto…Herd Rebuilding Will be Slow
Published February 9, 2024
The beef cow herd is at its smallest level in decades sending beef prices near all-time highs. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry expects herd rebuilding to be a lengthy process. "This last year was the fifth year of…