Livestock Articles
Cattle Producers Get a Glimpse of Minot, ND Area Seedstock Operations
Published October 6, 2020
Cattle producers had an opportunity to view and learn from several different seedstock operations during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) annual All Breeds Tour. During the two-day event, cattle producers from North Dakota and surrounding states toured eight ranches…Cattle Markets See Gains, But How Long Will the Volatility Last
Published October 5, 2020
Calf numbers are picking up at the regional auction markets, and September cattle market prices are holding above year ago levels. Particularly, double-digit gains have been seen in the 400-to-500 pound calves in Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and several other…SD Congressman Introduces Cattle Market Bill
Published October 1, 2020
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a new bill called the PRICE Act on Thursday. This legislation is meant to increase transparency in the cattle market, improve risk management and support new and expanding meat processors. This bill is co-sponsored…Job Cuts for Animal Health Company
Published October 1, 2020
Elanco Animal Health is eliminating more than 900 jobs as part of its restructuring after its acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. Company officials said this move will reduce duplication and drive efficiency.MN Beef Update
Published September 30, 2020
This year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is trying to update a wolf management plan. Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Allison VanDerWal has the details in this week's Beef Update.The Silage Crop is Coming Off Fast
Published September 30, 2020
The sooner you can chop corn silage after a hard frost, the better. That’s according to NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center livestock specialist Karl Hoppe. Proper corn silage fermentation requires adequate moisture to reduce dry-matter loss and spoilage. "If it's…SDBIC Finalizes FY 2021 Budget
Published September 30, 2020
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has passed its fiscal year 2021 budget. The $4 million budget includes support for consumer marketing programs in the high population areas within the northeastern United States. The Build Your Base nutrition and training…August Cattle Placements Higher Than Expected
Published September 28, 2020
August placements were 9.2 percent higher than last year. The September 1 on-feed total was 3.8 percent higher than last year, which was slightly higher than trade expectations. August marketings were three percent below last year’s total.CME Group to Launch a Pork Cutout Index Contract
Published September 25, 2020
The CME Group has been publishing a pork cutout index for the past five years and are now preparing to launch a futures contract. "The proposed contract, as far as we know, will be listed this fall some time," said…