Livestock Articles
FSA Programs Available for Minnesota Livestock Producers
Published January 22, 2021
As farmers and ranchers know all too well, Mother Nature is very unpredictable. However, there are safety net programs in place to help alleviate any losses that result. Thursday evening, the Minnesota Farm Service Agency, in conjunction with the Minnesota…Good Demand for High Quality, Long-Time Weaned Calves
Published January 22, 2021
Feeder cattle continue to move through auction barns across the Northern Plains. There is good demand for high quality, long-time weaned calves with moderate flesh condition. Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange at Dickinson, North Dakota had approximately 3,000 head at Thursday’s sale.…Minnesota Beef Update
Published January 20, 2021
What do NASCAR and beef have in common? Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in this edition of the Minnesota Beef Update.USDA Makes LRP Improvements for 2021
Published January 19, 2021
USDA's Risk Management Agency has made changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance plan for 2021. The program includes improvements for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine. “These changes are a direct reflection of that feedback and will improve…USDA Expands CFAP Benefits for Livestock Producers
Published January 18, 2021
On Friday, the USDA expanded eligibility for livestock producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Michael Nepveux says there will be an additional top-up payment for hog producers. "This actually goes back to the first…ND Farmers Should Prepare for Persisting Drought Conditions
Published January 15, 2021
North Dakota farmers need to be prepared if drought conditions persist this year. That’s according NDSU Extension specialists. Much of the Dakotas and Minnesota are experiencing dry conditions. In fact, 62 percent of North Dakota is in severe drought with…FMD Confirmed in Southern Africa
Published January 15, 2021
Foot and Mouth Disease has been confirmed for the second time in a matter of months in Namibia. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has released a statement, saying this is a serious concern for U.S. cattle producers. The NCBA wants…National Pork Producers Council Comments on Gene Editing Rule
Published January 14, 2021
The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments to the USDA this week on a proposed rule for gene editing in livestock. In those comments, the council said the U.S. has been at a disadvantage compared to others like the European…SD Pork Congress Starts on Wednesday
Published January 11, 2021
The South Dakota Pork Congress will be held this week in Sioux Falls. Executive Director Glenn Muller says parts of the event will also be live-streamed on Facebook and meetings will be available on Zoom. "If members want input in…