Livestock Articles
Calf Prices Expected to be In-Line with Last Year, For Now
Published October 12, 2020
This fall, calf prices are expected to be in-line with last year at auction barns across North Dakota. That's according to Dickinson-based Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell. "To start out with, we might be $5-to-$7 per hundredweight under year…Under Secretary Ibach Remains Optimistic About Opportunities for Cattle Producers
Published October 12, 2020
“There is opportunity for cattle producers.” That statement comes from USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who spoke to those gathered in Bismarck at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention. Particularly, there are opportunities for both…Calf Run Picks Up at Area Auction Barns
Published October 12, 2020
Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell expects calf prices this fall to be in line with last year. "To start, I think we will be $5-to-$7 per hundredweight under a year ago. The finished cattle that were supposed to be…Can the U.S. Beef Industry Expand Packing Capacity?
Published October 11, 2020
Can the U.S. beef industry expand packing capacity? This was just one, of the many questions, answered in a recent Rabo Agrifinance report. According to animal protein analyst Dustin Aherin, there indeed is room for expansion in the beef packing…Producers Encouraged to Help Stop the Palmer Spread
Published October 11, 2020
There has been an uptick in recent findings of Palmer amaranth in North Dakota this year. Some of those discoveries are being linked back to contaminated grain screenings fed to cattle. "I would not be concerned with noxious weed seeds…Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change
Published October 11, 2020
“Price discovery” and “transparency” have certainly been two trigger words in the cattle industry lately. The discussion on improving those issues in the cattle markets certainly picked up when USDA released a report highlighting the investigation of the boxed beef…Watford City, ND Ranch Sees an Opportunity During COVID-19
Published October 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many things to light, including the need for beef. During the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention, those in attendance heard from Watford City, North Dakota ranchers CJ and Calli Thorne, who operate Triangle M Ranch and…91st Annual ND Stockmen’s Convention Kicks Off
Published October 8, 2020
The 91st Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention and Trade Show kicks off today. Cattle producers are gathering in Bismarck for a long weekend filled with policy discussions, cattle market talks and more. NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says…Senators Push for Bison Meat Purchases
Published October 7, 2020
Twelve U.S. Senators are urging USDA to approve a request from the National Bison Association (NBA) to purchase $17 million of bison meat under the Section 32 program. The association cites an oversupply of harvest-ready animals, along with drought conditions…