Livestock Articles
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…Dwindling Dairy Heifer Supplies
Published February 8, 2024
The number of dairy replacement heifers is at a 20-year low. According to a new report from the CoBank Knowledge Exchange, this situation could limit any meaningful growth in U.S. milk production. Due to tight numbers, dairy replacement prices are…Beef Exports Remain Strong
Published February 7, 2024
Healthy Latin and South American markets are supporting U.S. beef exports, despite declinging sales to Asia. U.S. Meat Export Federation CEO Dan Halstrom credits a post-COVID return to tourism as a driving force. Logistical issues are one of the current…Advocating for Beef
Published February 7, 2024
Paige Schmidt is one of ten beef industry advocates called Trailblazers, using social media to advocate for the beef industry. Schmidt started sharing her story while getting her undergraduate degree in North Dakota. "Wow, we're in Rural America and there's…Replacement Heifer Prices Surge
Published February 4, 2024
With a shrinking cow herd, American Hereford Association Field Representative Aaron Friedt is seeing an impact on production sales this winter. “Every one I’ve been to so far has been better than last year,” said Friedt. “These high quality replacement …Beef Demand is Strong, But Different
Published February 3, 2024
According to Cattle-Fax CEO Randy Blach, there will be another two-to-three years before the cattle herd begins rebuilding again. Consumer beef demand remains very good, despite a more challenging general economy. "I think there is some trade-down so instead of…