Livestock Articles
Looking for Farm Bill Leverage
Published December 18, 2023
Many farm groups are hoping Congress will pass the new farm bill in the first half of 2024. "I'm not sure we're going to get it done even by September by next year, but I'm more optimistic by the end…Cattle Ponzi Scheme Has a ND Connection
Published December 18, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Agridime, LLC. The Texas-based company was doing business in North Dakota and allegedly was behind a massive cattle Ponzi scheme. According to the SEC, Agridime secured more than $191…NDFU Leads the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
Published December 17, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlighted the organization's leadership role in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture in the state. Funding is provided by the USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant. “We’re…Cover Crops Helps Cash Flow
Published December 17, 2023
Mikayla Tabert spoke at the Prairie Grains Conference about a five-year cover crop trial on her Red Lake County, Minnesota farm. The Tabert farm has practiced no-till for several years and continues to experiment with cover crops trying to figure…Imports Threaten US Red Meat Markets
Published December 17, 2023
R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America has sent a petition to the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting a global safeguard investigation for the sheep industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard says over 70 percent of lamb and mutton consumed in the…A Slow Herd Rebuild Ahead
Published December 17, 2023
Cattle numbers remain low. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says any herd rebuild is going to be a long process. “The bred heifer numbers we put on this summer were really low so the rebuilding is going to have…Little ‘I’ to Honor Schnell
Published December 17, 2023
Larry Schnell of Dickinson has been named the NDSU Little International Agriculturalist of the Year. Schnell previously served as general manager and co-owner of Stockmen’s Livestock Auction Market. Schnell previously served as president of the Livestock Marketing Association, chairman of…Beef Industry Supporters Recognized
Published December 17, 2023
During the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, American Foods Group received the Industry Service Award. The Minnesota Beef Council recognized the Cottonwood County Cattle Producers with its Prime Promote Award.Pankonin Named Cattleman of the Year
Published December 17, 2023
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association awarded Mark Pankonin of Lamberton as its Cattleman of the Year. Pankonin was elected MSCA president a year ago. After a cancer diagnosis, Pankonin has served as an advisor to the board of directors.