Livestock Articles
More Clarity Provided on the CFAP Payments
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a call with local farm groups to get feedback on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments last week. In the discussion, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association president Joe Ericson asked North Dakota Farm…SDFU Considering Beef Plant Investment
Published May 29, 2020
The South Dakota Farmers Union is working with potential investors to make an offer to purchase the DemKota beef packing plant in Aberdeen. The plant is currently owned by California-based White Oak Global Advisors. The plant started to process animals…MN Beef Update
Published May 27, 2020
Meet Comfy, Minnesota rancher Jeri Hanson, who serves the south central part of the state on the Minnesota Beef Council board of directors. Learn more about Hanson in the latest MN Beef Update.Seeking Stability in Volatile Times
Published May 26, 2020
Class III milk prices have improved since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. However, Rabobank Global Dairy Strategist Mary Ledman would not call it a recovery. With so much volatility, Ledman encourages farmers to find stability within the business. "What…Hundreds Benefit From ‘Hog Wild’ Pork Giveaway
Published May 25, 2020
A total of 13,000 pounds of pork was given away Friday in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen farmer and businessman Mitch Truebebach was behind this effort to showcase the issues going on in the swine industry and help the local community.…Class III Milk Prices Move Upward
Published May 22, 2020
Commodity Risk Management Group President Mike North says the volatility in the Class III milk prices caused the CME to adjust its expanded limit before Memorial Day. Dairy farmers can take advantage of these prices. "We are telling producers that…Trauma in MN Hog Industry Impacts Rural Economy
Published May 22, 2020
According to a new report from University of Minnesota Extension, the loss of hog farms due to COVID-19 would have a significant impact on Main Street. Extension Educator Megan Roberts says a 15 percent reduction in Minnesota hog production was…DMC Payments Triggered
Published May 21, 2020
Payments under the Dairy Margin Coverage program have been triggered for the first time this year. The March income over feed cost margin was at a level to kick in the risk management program. With current projections, the DMC payment…IDFA Stresses the Need for Assistance for Dairy Industry
Published May 21, 2020
The federal government is working on an assistance plan for dairy farmers. Yet, International Dairy Foods Association President Michael Dykes wants to see that help expedited."So much of the government side of this thing has been announcements so far. There…