Livestock Articles
Challenges and Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Beef
Published September 19, 2019
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has named Senior Vice-President of Government Affairs, Colin Woodall, as its new CEO. Woodall succeeds Kendall Frazier, who announced his retirement earlier this year. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Woodall said…Minnesota Beef Update
Published September 18, 2019
The Minnesota Beef Council partners with the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Program. Learn more from Katie Davis in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Woodall and Lane Promoted at NCBA
Published September 18, 2019
Colin Woodall is now the new Chief Executive Officer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Woodall joined the NCBA in 2004 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. NCBA Senior Director of the Public Lands…Cargill to Shut Down Turkey Plant
Published September 18, 2019
Cargill will close its fresh and frozen turkey production facility in Waco, Texas in November. Cargill will continue to operate the cooked meats portion of the facility, which produces pre-sliced deli products. Cargill is the third largest turkey processor in…Hille Selected as NDSA Brand Recorder
Published September 18, 2019
Stephanie Hille is the new brand recorder for the North Dakota Stockmen's Association. In this role, Hille maintains the state's brand records. Most recently, Hille was a veterinary technician at the Mandan Veterinary Clinic.U.S. Swine Slaughter Inspections Get an Update
Published September 17, 2019
For the first time in more than 50 years, swine slaughter inspections in the U.S. are getting an update. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the modernization includes new requirements for microbial testing and a new inspection…DMC Enrollment Deadline Looms
Published September 16, 2019
As of last week, over 19,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. That represents 51 percent of all dairy farms nationwide. This is the final week to sign up for the program.Better Market Prices Could Come
Published September 13, 2019
The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…SD Pork Producers View New Tariff Exemption Positive
Published September 13, 2019
In a goodwill gesture ahead of the U.S. and China trade talks next month, China is exempting U.S. soybeans and pork from new tariffs. South Dakota Pork Producers Council Executive Director Glenn Muller says this is positive news for the…