Livestock Articles
Whats Next for Ag Policy Priorities?
Published November 13, 2020
What can farmers and ranchers expect from the new federal government being formed? The final results are still being determined in some states where House and Senate races have yet to be decided. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President…Dollars Now Available for Minnesota Hog Farmers
Published November 12, 2020
Minnesota pig farmers affected by COVID-19 are eligible for direct payments from the state Department of Agriculture. $5 will be paid for hogs weighing less than 25 pounds, and $30 per hog weighing over 225 pounds that were destroyed due…Minnesota Beef Update
Published November 11, 2020
A delicious prime rib is makes the perfect holiday meal. Chuck Moberg of Moberg Meat Center has more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update, made possible by the Minnesota Beef Council and Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association.Dry Conditions Force Ranchers to Adjust Fall Schedule
Published November 10, 2020
A dry, open fall allowed farmers in east-central North Dakota to finish harvest earlier-than-normal and deal with fall fieldwork. Eddy County Extension Agent Chandy Howard says the dry conditions are a concern. "The livestock guys are also dealing with it.…Angus CEO: Resilience is in the Cattle Producer’s DNA
Published November 9, 2020
The annual American Angus Association Convention kicked off Sunday, November 8 in Kansas City. While very few things have been “normal” in a year full of change, CEO Mark McCully said resilience is in the cattle producer’s DNA. "2020 has…Former Green Bay Packer Encourages Angus Cattlemen to “Elevate Their Game”
Published November 9, 2020
Even though the 137th Annual Gathering of Angus cattle producers was simplified, this year’s event started on a high note. Former NFL wide receiver and Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson spoke to convention attendees having said, in times of change,…Connecticut Representative Digs into JBS Subsidies
Published November 5, 2020
Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro is requesting an investigation into whether the meatpacker JBS meets requirements for federal subsidies. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the representative said JBS has received more than $100 million in payments meant for…Minnesota Beef Update
Published November 4, 2020
Barnesville rancher Jake Thompson represents Minnesota cattle producers on the state Wolf Plan Advisory Committee. Learn more about the removal of the grey wolf for the Endangered Species list in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Dry Conditions Linger
Published November 3, 2020
South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the severity depends on the location. "Down in the southeastern part of South Dakota, it's the worst drought since 2012. In western South Dakota, there are pockets of dryness similar…