Livestock Articles
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…Minnesota Beef Update
Published January 6, 2021
It's a new year, and the Minnesota Beef Council is letting beef producers know how checkoff dollars are being put to work. Find out more from Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Managing Feed Input Costs
Published January 5, 2021
The rally in corn and soybeans is putting pressure on the livestock and poultry industries. National Pork Board CEO Bill Even said demand for meat protein will need to be strong to offset the higher feed bill. "Certainly, the folks…John Deere Introduces New Line of Mower Conditioners
Published January 4, 2021
It’s never too early to plan for 2021, especially when it comes to securing reliable haying equipment. That's why John Deere is encouraging livestock producers to check out their new line of hay mower conditioners on the market. "They are…A Positive Outlook for 2021 Milk Prices
Published January 4, 2021
Milk prices have been on a wild ride this past year. Demand is one factor that plays into the 2021 price forecast. According to Commodity Risk Management Group broker Mike North, dairy producers should go into the New Year with…COVID Has Heightened Consumer Awareness
Published January 4, 2021
Consumer perceptions and awareness has been heightened by COVID-19. People are more interested in where their food comes from and who raises it. Animal Agriculture Alliance communications specialist Emily Solis says this has created an unique opportunity to spread a…#1 Story of 2020: COVID-19 Dominates the News
Published January 1, 2021
COVID-19 dominated news headlines this past year, and the impacts are still being felt worldwide. That story comes in at Number One on the Red River Farm Network’s Top Stories of 2020 list. While the world seemed to shut down,…