Livestock Articles
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…MPCA Emphasizes Manure Management
Published October 25, 2019
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reminding farmers to manage manure applications appropriately. To avoid runoff, MPCA is emphasizing the setback rules when spreading manure. In the news release, the agency said Minnesota livestock farmers will be applying billions of…Marketing Calves in a Tough Market Environment
Published October 24, 2019
The fall run of cattle in the Northern Plains has been slow to start, primarily due to unfavorable weather and market prices. On top of that, cattle producers may be trying to market calves affected by the cold and snow…ND Dairy Ambassadors Being Sought
Published October 23, 2019
Midwest Dairy is seeking college-aged students interested in becoming a North Dakota Dairy Ambassador. The program offers leadership opportunities to connect with consumers, network with industry professionals and share their dairy story. Applications are due December 1 and ambassador will…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 23, 2019
A group new of Minnesota Beef Ambassadors were named at the Minnesota Beef Expo. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council's Royalee Rhoades in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.The Threat of African Swine Fever
Published October 23, 2019
A new study from the University of Minnesota says the risk of African Swine Fever in the U.S. has doubled since the outbreak began last year in China. The research, which was published in a scientific journal, said African Swine…Feed Supplies are a Concern as Winter Lingers
Published October 22, 2019
Even weeks after the snow and rain, livestock producers are having a difficult time either getting to cattle or bringing them home. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring heard about these challenges during a series of meetings in the central…Thykeson: Disaster Programs Will Take Time, But Are Available
Published October 22, 2019
"It is evident that ranchers want hay in their feedyards and farmers want crops in the bin," says North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, who attended the townhall meeting in Fessenden. At the townhall, Thykeson spoke…Farmers and Ranchers Tell Emotional Story of Production Losses
Published October 21, 2019
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers gathered in Fessenden, North Dakota last Monday night to hear from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Burgum and Goehring spent the day touring flood-ravished areas of North Dakota. At the…