Livestock Articles
Forecast: MFP Dairy Payments
Published July 30, 2019
According to a study conducted by American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel, dairy farmers will share $351-to-$371 million in Market Facilitation Program payments. That figure is based on the Trump Administration making all three tranches of payments. Crop producers will…Fractional Milk Production Increase Supportive of Prices
Published July 29, 2019
U.S. milk production is in a small growth pattern. According to USDA, in the major 24 states, June milk production totaled more than 17 billion pounds, up just a fraction of one percent from last year. That fractional increase is…Spring Challenges May Show Up in the Feedlot This Fall
Published July 25, 2019
The heavy rainfall and the summer heat are creating trying conditions for both crop and cattle producers. At the same time, cattle feeders are preparing for the fall calf buying season. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Associate Warren…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…