Livestock Articles
The Challenges Don’t Stop with the Storm
Published October 14, 2019
At Leeds, North Dakota, rancher Erika Kenner continues to dig out from the storm that left over two feet of snow in places. The recent snow and rain have been a change in pace for Kenner Simmental Ranch. "We were…Lillehaugen Honored as Master Sheep Producer
Published October 14, 2019
Michigan, North Dakota sheep producer Luke Lillehaugen was honored with the Master Sheep Producer award by the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association. Lillehaugen, who has a flock of 175 registered Katahdin sheep, was nominated for being a mentor…Post-Blizzard Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
Published October 14, 2019
To aid in post-blizzard recovery efforts, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a missing and found livestock report to help match animals with producers. “This has been a devastating storm for so many farm and ranch families across the…Historic October Blizzard Brings Over Two Feet of Snow
Published October 14, 2019
A historic October blizzard dumped over two feet of snow in parts of central, northeast and north central North Dakota. Sustained winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 60 miles per hour, resulted in five- to…MSCA Begins Executive Director Search
Published October 14, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is beginning the search for a new executive director. Ashley Kohls, who has been in that role since 2014, is leaving the organization for another opportunity in the beef industry. Kohls’ last day on the…Farmers and Ranchers Battle the Blizzard
Published October 11, 2019
Winter arrived early in the Northern Plains, which has ranchers tending extra to livestock and farmers leaving unharvested crops in fields. Located south of Devils Lake, North Dakota, New Rockford farmer and rancher Jeff Schafer is battling less than ideal…Silage Harvest in Southwest Minnesota Running Nearly a Month Behind
Published October 11, 2019
Farmers and ranchers in southwest Minnesota made progress chopping silage before the latest wet weather hit. Beaver Creek, Minnesota farmer Pete Bakken says this year’s silage harvest is behind by three to four weeks. "North of us, they haven't even…Minnesota Beef Update
Published October 9, 2019
The Minnesota Beef Expo takes place October 17-20 in St Paul. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council Communications Director Becky Church in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Rodibaugh, Carpenter and Cutler to Receive USMEF Honors
Published October 9, 2019
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will present its distinguished service and the Michael J. Mansfield Award next month at its strategic planning conference. Indiana farmer Danita Rodibaugh will receive the distinguished service recognition. Rodibaugh is a former chair of the…