Livestock Articles
‘Product of USA’ Rule a Concern North of the Border
Published March 26, 2024
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Cattle Association are monitoring the developments with the new ‘Product of the USA’ rule. USDA announced only beef and pork products that came from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the…MN Beef Update
Published March 25, 2024
This week, Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth recaps the Minnesota Meat Processors Convention for the Minnesota Beef Update. A Crookston, Minnesota meat processor, was awarded the Minnesota Beef Retail Backer Award. B&E Meats was recognized for its…Placement Number is a Surprise
Published March 25, 2024
In Friday’s USDA report, cattle placements were up a surprising ten percent. USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell said there is some logic to these numbers. "In January, we actually had a relatively low placement number," said McConnell. "That was due to…Muddying Things Up
Published March 22, 2024
Extreme mud conditions can come with the spring melt. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe advises farmers to take a proactive approach where they can. "If you can afford it having concrete would work wonderfully for a cowherd, but…Senate Rejects Paraguay Beef Decision
Published March 22, 2024
To block USDA’s decision to lift the ban on fresh beef imports from Paraguay, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a resolution of disapproval. The lawmakers are concerned about the threat of foot and mouth disease. The resolution was introduced by…HSUS Will Mobilize to Protect Prop 12
Published March 22, 2024
The Humane Society of the United States is challenging the comments made by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson this past week. Thompson said he is determined to “fix” California’s Proposition 12 through the farm bill. The activist group…Agricult-HER: Val Aarsvold
Published March 22, 2024
Val Aarsvold was a state FFA officer. She was an FFA advisor and for the past 23 years has led the Minnesota FFA Foundation. “I have dedicated my personal and professional life to FFA and ag education because I think…Minnesota Goat Tests Positive for HPAI
Published March 21, 2024
A goat in Stevens County, Minnesota tested positive for avian flu. According to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, this is the first case of avian flu infecting a domestic ruminant. "We don't suspect that this is a harbinger of…Heifer Shortage Tightens Dairy Market
Published March 21, 2024
Daily Dairy Report Market Economist Sarina Sharp delivered a market outlook at the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls. "The dairy heifer shortage is going to have a big impact on dairy producers' revenue, raising livestock values and limiting…