Livestock Articles
Red Angus Producers Honor Hub City Livestock Auction
Published January 18, 2024
The Red Angus Association of America has recognized Hub City Livestock Auction of Aberdeen for its excellence in marketing Red Angus and Red Angus-influenced cattle. "Hub City has continually supported Red Angus producers throughout the years by hosting special Red…Towner Dairy Farm Recognized
Published January 18, 2024
Pak-Dak Dairy of Towner received the Commissioner’s Award of Dairy Excellence during the North Dakota Dairy Convention in Bismarck. Jonas and Sam Heyl milk 300 cows on a farm that started in 1941. The Milk Producers Association of North Dakota…Resources Available to Feed More Cattle in ND
Published January 17, 2024
Rather than shipping cattle and corn out of the state, NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says there is potential to grow the cattle feeding business in the state. "We have the feed, we have the cattle, we have the…The End in Sight for SDSU Dairy Farm
Published January 17, 2024
South Dakota State University is shutting down its dairy research and training facility by the end of June. As a result, SDSU plans to cooperate with large dairy farms in the region to provide hands-on experience for its students. Degrees…Deer Farmers File Lawsuit Against State of Minnesota
Published January 15, 2024
The Minnesota Deer Farmers Association is suing the State of Minnesota over its moratorium on new deer farms. The ban was put in place by the legislature this past year to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease. The lawsuit…MN Beef Update
Published January 15, 2024
This week’s Minnesota Beef Update catches up with MN Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. This week, Dilworth highlights the 2024 Top of the Class program. This program helps those interested in the beef industry build communications and media…ND Dairy Convention Coming to Bismarck
Published January 15, 2024
The North Dakota Dairy Convention will be held on Wednesday. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood is looking forward to the event that will feature University of Minnesota Extension Engineer Erin Cortus. “She’s going to talk about building…Extreme Weather Impacts on Cattle
Published January 15, 2024
Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran says energy needs change drastically in cold temperatures. “For every degree below 32 degrees, they need to increase their energy intake one percent,” said Doran. “Average daily gains are going to back…Livestock Roadshow Underway
Published January 14, 2024
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is hosting the Livestock Roadshow to educate producers on available livestock insurance programs. This series includes both in-person seminars and online webinars. Historically, Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin products have been underutilized but recent…