Livestock Articles
Walmart Enters the Beef Biz
Published January 14, 2020
The world’s largest retailer is entering the beef business, with Walmart opening a new meat processing facility in Thomasville, Georgia. The 200,000 square foot operation will employ 350 people and is part of the company’s $90 million commitment to supply…MN Beef Update
Published January 12, 2020
Be sure to include beef in your New Years nutrition plan. Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Becky Church has the details in the Minnesota Beef Update.Lawmakers, Organizations React to NEPA Modernization
Published January 10, 2020
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, who sits on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, reacted to the announcement that the National Environmental Policy Act. "The NEPA process has grown incredibly complicated and unnecessarily burdensome," said Cramer. "I encourage all…Packers and Stockyards Administration Violation for SD Firm
Published January 10, 2020
USDA has assessed Sisseton Livestock a $20,000 civil penalty with $10,000 held for two years. In April of last year, Sisseton Livestock was investigated for issuing false invoices.SD Pork Honors
Published January 10, 2020
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council will present the Dedicated and Distinguished Service Award to former National Pork Board President Steve Rommereim of Alcester. The Family of the Year is the Paul Brandt family of Clear Lake. Jeri Westra, who…Administration Authorizes NEPA Modernization
Published January 9, 2020
On Thursday, the Trump Administration announced that the National Environmental Policy Act will undergo a modernization process. The Council on Environmental Quality has released a proposed rule with regulations aimed at updating the National Environmental Policy Act. NEPA requires all…Another Bankruptcy Filing in Dairy Industry
Published January 7, 2020
Borden Dairy Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The dairy processor plans to continue with its normal operations during the reorganization process. Borden CEO Tony Sarsam said the company is being impacted by the rising cost of raw milk…TransFARMation: Moving Forward After Loss
Published January 6, 2020
On November 6, 2012, Jack and Mardee Reich and their son, Vander, were returning home from Mayo Clinic where Vander was being treated for a brain tumor. They made it a short way when the family was involved in a…SDSU Hosting New Beef Day Event
Published January 3, 2020
South Dakota State University is hosting a Beef Day on Thursday, January 16. SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate Warren Rusche says the event is a chance to learn more about SDSU research. "We'll cover topics ranging from conception to…