Livestock Articles
Milk Output Rises
Published November 19, 2020
Milk production in 24 key states totaled 17.7 billion pounds in October. That’s up 2.5 percent from one year ago. September milk production was also revised upward, rising 2.4 percent. The size of Minnesota’s cow herd declined by 3,000 head,…MPCA Online Option for Feedlot Registration
Published November 19, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has launched a new online service for registering livestock facilities. Feedlots with 50 or more animal units or ten or more located in a shoreland area must register with the state. The next deadline for…Auction Chant to be Silenced at West Fargo Stockyards
Published November 18, 2020
The Central Livestock Association’s West Fargo Stockyards will close at the end of the month. A developer is expected to take over the location. The West Fargo facility has been in operation for 85 years and owned by Central Livestock…Minnesota Beef Update
Published November 17, 2020
The Minnesota Cattle Industry Convention will be held in a virtual format this year. Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Allison VanDerWal has more in the latest Beef Update.Angus Producers Focused on Haplotypes, Commercial Herds and More
Published November 16, 2020
In a year where few things have been normal, the American Angus Association was glad to carryout business as normal during the 137th Annual Convention. Angus cattle producers are focused on genetic selection and commercial herds. Immediate Past-President and Kimball,…USDA Updates Conservation Practice Standards
Published November 16, 2020
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has updated its National Conservation Practice Standards. The 58 revised standards cover a wide range of guidelines for conservation practices, and two new practices dealing with wastewater treatment and wildlife habitat planning were added. The…Tyson Food’s Quarterly Earnings Exceed Expectations
Published November 16, 2020
Tyson Food’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, thanks to strong beef and pork demand. The $11.46 billion in sales for the fiscal fourth quarter are an increase from last year’s $10.88 billion. Net income for the company is at $692…SD Native Named USMEF Chair
Published November 16, 2020
A South Dakota native is the new chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Cargill Protein Vice President of International Sales Pat Binger transitioned to the leadership role during last week’s USMEF Virtual Strategic Planning Conference. Binger says the biggest…Newman to Serve Another Term
Published November 16, 2020
David Newman has been reelected to a second term as president of the National Pork Board. Newman owns and operates a livestock operation in Missouri and is an animal science professor at Arkansas State University. Previously, Newman was the Extension…