Livestock Articles
Legislative Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Published January 23, 2024
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst have introduced legislation to fast-track the development of sustainable aviation fuel. The bill would use existing USDA programs for the aviation industry to create new markets for…Remote Beef Grading Project Announced
Published January 22, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a pilot program to determine beef carcass quality grades on a remote basis. With this program, small and medium-sized meat processors can take a photo of the carcass and receive a grade from USDA…A First for Lab-Grown Beef
Published January 22, 2024
For the first time, lab-grown beef has been approved for sale. An Israeli company plans to market steaks created by cultivating cells from an Angus cow in California. The proponents claim lab-grown meat removes the environmental impact of conventional meat…Dairy Farm Feedback Sought on Technology
Published January 22, 2024
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking input from the dairy industry regarding the use of precision technology. Extension Educator Jim Salfer explains. "We're trying to understand what dairy farmers are thinking about from a technology standpoint," said…Prop 12 Discussion at MN Ag Expo
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota Pork Producers Association Director of Public Policy, Sustainability and Strategy Lauren Servick served on a panel at MN Ag Expo discussing livestock regulation especially pertaining to California’s Prop 12, and Massachusetts Question 3. Servick says any solution to stopping…MN Beef Update
Published January 21, 2024
In the Minnesota Beef Update, hear from one of the participants in the Top of the Class program, Jordan McCallum. McCallum was part of the recent educational opportunity in Denver.Cattle Inventory Report Coming Out at the End of the Month
Published January 20, 2024
The recent storms have taken weight off of fed cattle, which would normally be friendly for the market. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry said logistics at packing plants kept the market in check. “Some packing plants closed so that…Spronk: Tell Your Story
Published January 20, 2024
In 1995, the United States was a net importer of pork. "In my career, we've gone from being a net importer to where we're exporting 27 or 28 percent of the value," reports Randy Spronk, chair, U.S. Meat Export Federation.…Storm Influences Cattle Breakevens
Published January 18, 2024
When winter storms and extreme temperatures moved through the Midwest, cattle backed up in the system. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Denison (Iowa) Livestock Auction's J.R. Pauley said the harsh weather may also cost cattle producers…