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Farm Bureau Supports Wolf Delisting

Published July 30, 2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the Minnesota Farm Bureau are encouraging members to contact lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 1306. The legislation would remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and return management authority to state…

Rollins: Livestock Protection Is Top Priority as Border Reopens

Published July 30, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins traveled to Douglas, Arizona, ahead of the August 24 reopening of the port of entry for Mexican cattle imports. During the visit, Rollins announced a $25 million investment in a new sterile fly production facility in…

State of North Dakota Monitors Drought Situation

Published July 29, 2026

Mother Nature has been serving up the same forecast on repeat. North Dakota is continuing to monitor worsening drought conditions while evaluating potential relief options for livestock producers. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said federal assistance requires an Extreme Drought (D3)…

Document Livestock Losses

Published July 29, 2026

South Dakota cattle producers dealing with livestock losses from the recent heat are being encouraged to prepare before visiting the Farm Service Agency. SDSU Extension Program Director and Livestock Business Management Field Specialist Heather Gessner said having complete records can…

MN Beef Council Exec Committee Elected for New Fiscal Year

Published July 28, 2026

The new Minnesota Beef Council chair is Mike Landuyt from Redwood County. The vice chair is Steve Neil of Dakota County. Duane Mungsterteiger of Kanabec County and Jeri Hanson of Brown County were reelected to serve as treasurer and secretary.

Thompson: Border Reopening Raises Questions

Published July 27, 2026

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson realizes the border reopening was inevitable but still questions the timing of the announcement. "Especially after a semi-positive cattle-on-feed report; it will also be interesting to see how many cattle actually come across…

Headlines Drive Markets Lower to Start the Week

Published July 27, 2026

Another ceasefire between the United States and Iran sent crude oil prices lower. According to Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi, the cost of energy is just one of many factors sending grain markets significantly lower overnight. "There's enough rain…

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

Published July 27, 2026

As of August 24th, the United States is reopening its border to Mexican cattle. The port of entry at Douglas, Arizona, will be the first to reopen, with plans to soon resume live cattle imports at two New Mexican border…

COF, Cattle Inventory Reports Updated

Published July 27, 2026

USDA released three major reports on Friday; the semi-annual cattle inventory report, the monthly cattle on feed report and the cold storage report. The total number of cattle and calves in the U.S. totaled 94.2 million head, a nominal 200,000…

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MN Beef Update

Published July 24, 2026

In the MN Beef Update, the Minnesota Beef Council's new chair, Mike Landuyt, recaps the quarterly business meeting. Listen to the update.

Livestock Articles

Farm Bureau Supports Wolf Delisting

Rollins: Livestock Protection Is Top Priority as Border Reopens

State of North Dakota Monitors Drought Situation

Document Livestock Losses

MN Beef Council Exec Committee Elected for New Fiscal Year

Thompson: Border Reopening Raises Questions

Headlines Drive Markets Lower to Start the Week

Phased-In Border Reopening Announced

COF, Cattle Inventory Reports Updated

MN Beef Update

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