Livestock Articles
36th Annual Golden Rule Sale is this Weekend
Published January 24, 2020
The North Dakota Gelbvieh Association will hold their annual meeting and Golden Rule Sale Saturday and Sunday in Mandan. Association Vice President and Larson's Lost River Livestock owner David Larson says a total of 25 lots from nine cosigners will…MN Beef Update
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Beef Top of the Class program wrapped up with a trip to Denver. Hear from Starbuck, Minnesota rancher Brady Wulf about the trip in the MN Beef Update.MN Dairy Numbers Continue to Dwindle
Published January 22, 2020
In Minnesota, 315 licensed dairy farms exited the industry in 2019. That’s according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This is the second year in a row the state has lost more than 300 dairies. 2,448 licensed…Dairy Industry Waiting for USMCA Action
Published January 20, 2020
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement later this week. Mexico has already signed off on the deal, but it still needs to be ratified in Canada. U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Tom Vilsack says…Funds Awarded for Vaccine Bank
Published January 20, 2020
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has been awarded more than $10 million for disease prevention and emergency response training. With this money, USDA is moving forward with the development of a national animal vaccine bank. Currently, the…Burgum Waives HOS Rules for 30 Days
Published January 20, 2020
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is waiving the hours-of-service requirements for commercial vehicles hauling livestock and hay supplies. The ongoing hay shortage has forced North Dakota ranchers to purchase supplemental hay supplies from other states or move livestock to areas…Black Leg Ranch: A Story of Diversifying
Published January 15, 2020
The bread and butter of Black Leg Ranch has always been the cowherd. However, the Doan family had to diversity as more members were added. "We had already established some facilities with the lodge, and my son Jay said to…The Advantages and Challenges with Swine Productions
Published January 15, 2020
There are advantage and challenges when it comes to swine production and expansion."For the crop farmer, the advantage is basis," says Dr. Bob Thaler, swine specialist, South Dakota State University Extension. "Pigs eat a lot of corn and soybeans and…Moving Livestock Development Forward
Published January 15, 2020
There is a motive to move livestock development forward in North Dakota. Those conversations were one focus at the 2nd Annual Livestock Summit hosted by the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. "We try to get a pulse on the ag industry;…