Livestock Articles
USDA Reviews Pending COVID Relief
Published March 11, 2021
The American Rescue Plan does not include direct payments to farmers. "Most of the assistance for agriculture, about $25 billion, goes toward the nutrition program," said Randy Russell, president, the Russell Group. "It also includes debt forgiveness for minority farmers."…MFU Minute
Published March 10, 2021
The Minnesota Farmers Union continues to be hard at work during the legislative session. Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has more in the MFU Minute.Minnesota Beef Update
Published March 10, 2021
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association held their March board meeting. Find out more from President Grant Breitkreutz in the Minnesota Beef Update.FBN Acquires Prairie Livestock Supply
Published March 9, 2021
Farmers Business Network is launching an animal health and nutrition platform. This effort includes the acquisition of Prairie Livestock Supply of Worthington, Minnesota. In addition to the sale of animal health products, Prairie Livestock Supply has 40 veterinarians, animal health…Livestock Producers Prepare for Drought
Published March 8, 2021
As dry conditions persist, livestock producers in the Northern Plains are preparing for those drought conditions as spring turnout nears. NDSU Extension rangeland and forage specialist Kevin Sedivec encourages those producers concerned about drought to start thinking about annual forage…USDA Fines Jamestown Livestock
Published March 8, 2021
Jamestown Livestock has paid a $2,500 penalty to USDA for violating the Packers and Stockyards Act. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service determined the North Dakota company failed to maintain its custodial account, resulting in shortages of nearly $58,000 on May 28th…Comment Period Extended for Biotech Issue
Published March 8, 2021
USDA is reopening its comment period for the regulatory review of agricultural animals developed through genetic engineering. Comments will be taken until May 7. Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made the move in December to give USDA authority over genetically…Feeder Cattle Continue to Move Through Auction Barns
Published March 6, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is good buyer demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 4,300…Calving Checks: How Often Should You Do It?
Published March 5, 2021
It is the age-old question: How often should you be checking cows during calving? A common rule of thumb is that cows and heifers should be check every 3 hours. Of course, that does change depending on the weather. South…