Livestock Articles
MN Cattlemen Explore the Agricultural Diversity of Morris
Published July 11, 2019
The rainy weather didn’t stop nearly 800 pairs of cowboy boots from gathering for the 39th annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour. It was a jam-packed day visiting farms and agricultural businesses around Morris. While the main focus was…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 10, 2019
The Top of the Class Program is designed to develop more beef advocates in Minnesota. Learn more from Royalee Rhoads, Minnesota Beef Council, director of industry relations in the Minnesota Beef Update.Land O’ Lakes Expands Healthcare Options for Farmers
Published July 9, 2019
Land O’Lakes, Incorporated will expand its cooperative farmer member health plan into Kansas. Land O’Lakes developed the group health insurance plan for its cooperative farmers members using a Minnesota specific state law in 2018 and expanded to cooperatives in Nebraska…SD Farmer Using a Mix of Cover Crops on Unplanted Acres
Published July 9, 2019
Near Wilmot, South Dakota, farmer and rancher Jason Frerichs was able to plant 85 to 90 percent of his crop. Southern Roberts County continues to get a couple inches of rain at a time. "All things considered, our crops look…Meat Lawsuit Filed in Mississippi
Published July 5, 2019
In a federal lawsuit, the state of Mississippi is being accused of violating free-speech rights by not allowing plant-based foods to be labeled as meat. The lawsuit was filed by the Plant Based Foods Association and the Illinois-based Upton’s Naturals…Olson Departs MN Turkey Growers
Published July 5, 2019
Steve Olson has left the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. Serving as executive director for nearly 19 years, Olson helped more than double the size of the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention and combat the avian influenza outbreak in 2015. In a…China Continues to Struggle with African Swine Fever
Published July 3, 2019
China continues to struggle to contain African Swine Fever. China’s government says the situation remains dire with many weak links within the swine industry. A Chinese government statement says the prevention and control remains complicated. There is a lack of…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 3, 2019
Summer time means grilling time, especially when beef is on the menu. Get some grilling tips from Royalee Rhoads, Minnesota Beef Council, director of industry relations in the Minnesota Beef Update.Taking Advantage of Early Haying and Grazing
Published July 1, 2019
It’s been a wet spring and summer in south central North Dakota. While Gackle farmer and rancher Warren Zenker got some crop in the ground, there are a substantial amount of prevent plant acres. Zenker plans to plant cover crops…