Livestock Articles
Trade Agreement Would ‘Level the Playing Field’
Published August 26, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are pleased with the progress in the U.S. and Japan trade discussions, saying it will level the playing field with international competitors. Japan is the top market for U.S. beef…Packer Margins Skyrocket
Published August 26, 2019
The fire and shutdown of the Tyson plant at Holcomb, Kansas has sent the cattle market lower. That includes limit losses in both the live and feeder cattle futures trade last week. While the price paid to cattle producers has…HSUS Lawsuit Dismissed
Published August 26, 2019
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Humane Society of the United States against the National Pork Producers Council. The activist group challenged the National Pork Board’s 2006 purchase of the ‘Pork: The Other White Meat’ trademark…Cattle on Feed Total 11.1 Million in the Latest Report
Published August 23, 2019
The most recent Cattle on Feed Report was in line with expectations. According to USDA, there are 11.1 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of August 1, down 400,000 head from last month. That is the highest August 1…Minnesota Beef Update
Published August 21, 2019
At this year's Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota Beef will link healthy living to eating beef. Learn more from Minnesota Beef Council inter Alyssa Groskopf in this week’s Minnesota Beef update.NDSA: Be Alert for Market Manipulation
Published August 21, 2019
In the aftermath of the fire at the Tyson beef plant in Kansas, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is urging USDA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to watch for any market manipulation. In a letter to Administration leaders, NDSA…A Major Deal in the Animal Health Business
Published August 20, 2019
Elanco Animal Health has an agreement to acquire Bayer Animal Health. This deal, which still needs regulatory approval, is valued at $7.6 billion.DMC Enrollment Approaches 70 Percent
Published August 20, 2019
Nationwide, nearly 17,000 dairy farms have signed up for USDA’s new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Nearly 70 percent of Wisconsin’s dairy farms have enrolled, which is the most for any state. Minnesota is second with nearly 64 percent participation. Nearly…Green Grass and Excellent Crop Conditions an August Rarity for Linton, ND
Published August 19, 2019
South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. "The amount of bales in some…