Livestock Articles
Working Through a Wet Hay Season
Published July 24, 2019
It’s been a struggle for farmers and ranchers to put up quality hay this summer as wet conditions persist. Based in the Brookings, South Dakota area, WinField United alfalfa and forage specialist Jeff Jackson says small adjustments can be made…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 24, 2019
The Minnesota Beef Council has a new farmer feature on their website. Get the details from Becky Church, communications director, in the Minnesota Beef Update.Little Change for June Milk Output
Published July 23, 2019
In the 24 major dairy states, June milk production totaled more than 17 billion pounds. That’s up just a fraction of one percent from last year. In Minnesota, milk output increased one percent from last year. At the same time,…Pork Checkoff Adds VP of Engagement and Outreach
Published July 23, 2019
Jerry Flint has been named the vice president of engagement and outreach at the National Pork Board, effective August 1. Flint is currently with Corteva Agriscience and previously worked at Monsanto.No Change in Cattle Inventory Report
Published July 22, 2019
The semi-annual USDA cattle inventory report left cattle numbers unchanged from 2018. The number of beef cows was unchanged, while the dairy cow inventory declined one percent. The number of heifers retained as beef cow replacements declined four percent. The…July COF Numbers in Line with Expectations
Published July 19, 2019
Friday's Cattle on Feed report was in line with expectations. According to USDA, there are 11.5 million cattle of feed for slaughter as of July 1. That is a two percent increase from one year ago and the highest July…Strong Demand for High Quality, New Crop Hay
Published July 19, 2019
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane is waiting to cut his second hay crop of the year. While the first cutting was high-quality, over five inches of rain since July 1 is creating challenges. Isane says the second crop has potential,…Showcasing North Dakota Soybean Production
Published July 18, 2019
Soybean production in North Dakota has changed drastically over the past 20 years, becoming one of the top ten soybean producing states as acres increase. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner says it was exciting to showcase that…End-Users May Want to Put a Lid on Costs
Published July 18, 2019
While the futures market has paid very little attention to planting delays and the lack of crop maturity, Kerns and Associates economist Dr. Steve Meyer says the story is with the basis. "There are places in the Eastern Corn Belt…