Livestock Articles
Pork Producers Profitability Challenged from Supply Chain
Published May 4, 2020
The overall profitability of pork producers in South Dakota is challenged by supply chain issues. "They were expecting to sell a large volume of hogs at a relatively good price and now they're dealing with a much lower price received…DOJ Establishes Criteria for DFA-Dean Foods Deal
Published May 3, 2020
The Department of Justice will only allow Dairy Farmers of America to acquire Dean Foods milk processing plants if it divests of three of its plants. Those three plants are in De Pere, Wisconsin, Harvard, Illinois and Franklin, Massachusetts. Assistant…Livestock Must Meet ND Import Requirements
Published May 3, 2020
Livestock producers must make sure any livestock bought or received from other states meet North Dakota’s import requirements. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says due to recent meat plant closures, the department is aware of individuals planning to purchase live animals,…A Matter of Days
Published May 1, 2020
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke with President Donald Trump Thursday. There was also a conversation with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue "about our pork producers and about getting our plants back on line in South Dakota." That conversation was followed…Officials Explore Ways to Address Plant Closures
Published April 30, 2020
A task force is being created to get processing plants back up and running while providing support for workers and farmers. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he will also work to change a statute in the Commodity Credit…R-CALF Seeking Mandatory COOL
Published April 30, 2020
In a one week period, R-CALF USA secured 250,000 signatures in its petition drive for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork and dairy products. With this response, R-CALF has established a crowdfunding page to raise money for promotion and lobbying…Dairy Farmers Adapt to Supply Chain Challenges
Published April 29, 2020
The dairy checkoff is partnering with processors to donate dairy products and meet the needs of local food banks. "We aren't asking for money from processor partners, but we are asking for help in delivering or storing products for food…MN Beef Update
Published April 29, 2020
Celebrity chefs are "beefing" up classic dishes. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Royalee Rhoads in the Minnesota Beef Update.Massive Backlog
Published April 29, 2020
During Tuesday’s Minnesota House Agriculture Committee hearing, State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson outlined a scenario where all packing plants are open by mid-May and operating at 75 percent capacity by June 1. In that situation, "we will have a backlog…