Livestock Articles
A Pipeline Proposed for CO2 Storage in ND
Published February 22, 2021
Green Plains plans to develop a pipeline network in partnership with Summit Agricultural Group and its subsidiary Carbon Solutions. The goal is to capture and transport carbon dioxide from its ethanol facilities in Iowa to North Dakota for geologic storage.…Approps Committee Calls for Study of ND Beef Commission
Published February 19, 2021
The North Dakota House Appropriations Committee has passed an amendment to study the North Dakota Beef Commission including its operations and the selection of commission members. Earlier in the session, there was a deep divide in the testimony about the…Preventing ASF
Published February 19, 2021
The spread of foreign animal diseases, like African Swine Fever, was detailed in the USDA Ag Outlook Conference. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler emphasized the importance of stopping these diseases at the border. "We start there. I'd also…Recognizing Dairy Excellence
Published February 19, 2021
The Kleingartner Dairy Farm of Gackle, North Dakota has received the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence. Sue and Ross Kleingartner milk 100 cows, which includes seven different dairy breeds. Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring also cites Kleingartner’s record for producing quality…Weather Outlook Uncertain Going Into Spring
Published February 18, 2021
In the latest outlook from the National Weather Service, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says there’s no real surprises. La Nina will still be in place for the next month. "That's a mixed situation for the Northern Plains.…Cold Weather Playing a Role in Livestock Markets
Published February 17, 2021
Cold weather also is playing a role in the livestock markets. "The feeder cattle were hanging on for most of Tuesday's session," said Brian Strommen, market analyst, Progressive Ag Marketing. "Many sale barns were closed in the early part of…U.S. Pork Demand is Terrific
Published February 15, 2021
In spite of the COVID pandemic, Kerns and Associates Economist Steve Meyer says U.S. pork demand is terrific. "When this thing started breaking in March, if you would have told me we would end the year with meat and poultry…Wheat and Corn Basis Widens in Northern Plains
Published February 11, 2021
Basis bids at the six regional grain elevators followed by the Red River Farm Network had few minor changes compared to the previous week. Wheat basis firmed by five cents at Minot, North Dakota and widened by seven cents at…Minnesota Beef Update
Published February 10, 2021
Steak is a love language at the Minnesota Beef Council. Get some Valentines Day recipe ideas from Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.