Livestock Articles
Sundberg Retires
Published December 12, 2023
Swine Health Information Center Executive Director Paul Sundberg is retiring at the end of the month. After private practice and time at the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board, Sundberg helped launch the Swine Health Information Center in…Domestic Lamb Business Threatened
Published December 12, 2023
The R-CALF USA Sheep Committee is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate the sheep industry. This investigation would determine if imported lamb and mutton is causing serious injury to the U.S. sheep business. The petition claims lower cost…Filling the Veterinarian Gap
Published December 10, 2023
A shift in herd size and scope of need has resulted in a drop in the number of food animal veterinarians in rural areas. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. James Bennett says their organization is asking state legislators to…Paraguay and the Threat of FMD
Published December 5, 2023
A new rule from USDA allowing beef imports from Paraguay is being criticized in a letter signed by 21 members of Congress. The lawmakers claim outdated data was used when making this decision and it increases the risk for foot-and-mouth…Township Officers Explore Animal Agriculture Opportunities
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood and North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins briefed members of the North Dakota Township Officers Association Annual Convention in Bismarck this past week. Following the last legislative session, there are…SDFU Reviews Market Consolidation and Competition
Published December 4, 2023
The Biden Administration is striving to improve protections for farmers and ranchers who face predatory and anticompetitive practices by large meatpackers. The South Dakota Farmers Union hosted a panel discussion about market concentration at its annual convention. During that discussion,…Beet Stock Values
Published December 4, 2023
According to Acres & Shares broker, Jayson Menke, 86 American Crystal Sugar Company beet shares were brokered last week at an average price of $5,753 per share. Menke says the number of brokered shares traded is above average through the…A Hold-Up in Rebuilding the Herd
Published December 2, 2023
While the cattle futures market has been under pressure, Kist Livestock Auction field representative Matt Lachenmeier isn't seeing that with cash market for the cattle coming through the barn. In addition to the drought, Lachenmeier says there are still things…Year-End Tax Strategies
Published December 2, 2023
This is the time to analyze where you sit for the 2023 business year and evaluate finances ahead of tax season. Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says buying equipment can be a good strategy if you can save a…