Livestock Articles
Canadian Milk Pricing System Challenged
Published September 18, 2020
The International Dairy Foods Association is upset with Canada’s implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The U.S. sought the elimination of Canada’s 6 and 7 price classifications because it distorted global milk prices. Canada made that move, but created new subclasses…MN Beef Update
Published September 16, 2020
Bill Johnson of the Pipestone, Minnesota area represents cattlemen in the southwestern part of the state on the Minnesota Beef Council. Learn more in the latest MN Beef Update.Navy Bean Harvest Underway in Crystal, ND
Published September 13, 2020
Near Crystal, North Dakota, Brian O’Toole says small grain harvest went well this year and dry bean harvest is one-third complete. "I haven't harvested pinto or black beans, but we have harvested navy beans. We are pleased with the crop.…Ranchers Push to Delist the Grizzly Bear
Published September 10, 2020
A hearing was held in the U.S. Senate on state management of grizzly bears. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works heard from ranchers about the flourishing bear populations. According to the Public Lands Council, the species no longer…Fall is a Good Time for Pasture Weed Control
Published September 10, 2020
Fall is an ideal time to control weeds in pastures and other grasslands, according to NDSU Extension. Leafy spurge and invasive thistles can both be challenging to manage because of extensive root systems. Those plants begin to allocate energy to…MN Beef Update
Published September 9, 2020
A whole fleet of Beef Quality Assurance meetings are coming up. Hear from BQA coordinator Allison VanDerWal in the latest Minnesota Beef Update, made possible by the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and the Minnesota Beef Council.First Anthrax Case of the Year Reported in ND
Published September 4, 2020
The first case of anthrax this year has been reported in a Morton County, North Dakota beef herd. The positive case was confirmed within the past 48-hours by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. State Veterinarian Dr. Susan…3D Printed Protein Cuts in the Works
Published September 2, 2020
The Israeli company Redefine Meat is developing a 3D-printed faux meat product that resembles a steak. This area, whole protein alternative cuts, is one that not yet hit the mainstream market. In a Reuters interview, the company CEO said the…MN Beef Update
Published September 2, 2020
The next board meeting of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association will be held September 12. Learn more from MSCA Executive Director Allison VanDerWal in the latest MN Beef Update.