Livestock Articles
Stockgrowers Recognize Maher
Published November 2, 2019
The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has honored State Senator Ryan Maher with its Legislative Friend Award. Maher, who is an Isabel native, has been in office since 2007. Also honored during the association's annual convention were Matt Reints of Genex,…Montana Senator Seeks to Reestablish COOL
Published November 1, 2019
A resolution to reestablish a country of origin labeling program has been brought forward by Montana Senator Jon Tester. The COOL program was repealed in 2015, but industry stakeholders have since then pushed for these labeling practices.SD Senators Pave the Way for Beef Integrity Act
Published October 31, 2019
South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds have introduced the U.S. Beef Integrity Act. The bill addresses the “Product of the USA” labeling, making sure the description is only placed on beef born, raised and slaughtered in the U.S.…Hours of Service Legislation Introduced
Published October 31, 2019
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide flexibility and relief from Hours of Services rules for agricultural haulers. The Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act adds the same 150-air-mile radius to the back end of a hauler’s destination,…Plans Suspended to Implement Electronic ID Tags by 2023
Published October 31, 2019
USDA’s plan to implement electronic identification tags has been suspended by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service. Originally, electronic tags were to be required as official identification of cattle and bison by 2023 under the Animal Disease Traceability program. The…MMPA Honors Miron Farm
Published October 31, 2019
The Minnesota Milk Producers Association has named Miron Farm of Hugo as its 2019 Producer of the Year. The Miron Farm includes Fran and Mary Ann Miron, their sons Paul and Andrew and their families. Miron Farm was established in…Advice for Cow-Calf Operations
Published October 31, 2019
North Dakota State University Extension is hosting a series of webinars on the current ag challenges. Considerations for cow-calf operations were emphasized Wednesday. Area Livestock Specialist Janna Block said feed supplies are tight, especially with hay still sitting in water.…MEAT Act Introduced in the U.S. House
Published October 28, 2019
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the labeling on plant-based meat. The Marketing Edible Artificial Truthfully, or MEAT, Act aims to establish a federal definition of beef for food labels. In addition, it seeks…TransFARMation: Faith and Farming
Published October 28, 2019
With low commodity markets and continued harvest delays, farm stress is a reality. Do you know a farmer or rancher who is struggling? Bishop Bill Tesch of the Northwestern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America says it's…