Livestock Articles
Another Term on the CBB Executive Committee
Published January 31, 2024
Mandan, North Dakota rancher Mary Graner has been re-elected to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board Executive Committee. Graner says the Beef Checkoff has an important role. "Right now, we're being attacked by outside forces, animal activists who want to eliminate all…Cattle Herd Shrinks Further
Published January 31, 2024
Cattle numbers are at levels not seen since 1951. According to USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves as of January 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but it is in…North Dakotan Named CattleWomen’s Educator of the Year
Published January 30, 2024
The American National CattleWomen’s Association has presented Kathy Tokach of St. Anthony, North Dakota with its Educator of the Year Award. Tokach is the co-owner of the Tokach Angus Ranch and is past member of the North Dakota Beef Commission.…MN Pork Board Names ’24 Award Recipients
Published January 30, 2024
The Minnesota Pork Board will be honoring its former executive director Dave Preisler with its Distinguished Service Award. During the Minnesota Pork Congress, Jay Moore of New Fashion Pork will be recognized as the Environmental Steward of the Year. Aaron…A Bright Future for Cow-Calf Markets
Published January 28, 2024
Feeder cattle markets have followed the upswing in the futures market. Bagley Livestock Exchange owner Billy Bushelle says more feeder calves are coming in pre-conditioned. “Everything- is kind of falling back into place, we’re getting back to the way it…MN Beef Update
Published January 28, 2024
This week’s Minnesota Beef Update catches up with Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. Nominations for the Minnesota Beef Council Board are open. Those interested in running for any open positions must turn in their materials by…CattleCon ’24 Begins Wednesday
Published January 26, 2024
The Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show is bringing together thousands of cattle producers this week in Orlando. CattleCon is a unique event that brings together education, networking, business opportunities and advocacy. The Red River Farm Network will report from…Milk Production Report Released
Published January 25, 2024
In the 24 major dairy states, December milk production totaled 18.1 billion pounds. That’s down 0.1 percent from one year ago. South Dakota once again had the largest increase, up by more than 11 percent. During that time, South Dakota…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…