Livestock Articles
A Milestone for the SD Cattlemen’s Association
Published November 26, 2023
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary convention and trade show Tuesday and Wednesday in Watertown. SDCA President Eric Jennings expects the resolutions concerning eminent domain and carbon pipelines to generate a lot of conversation. “Even though…A Changing Dairy Market
Published November 26, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan is seeing a fundamental shift in the U.S. dairy markets. “There’s been so much construction of cheese plants, it’s led to an ample supply of cheese.” Outside of Mexico, export demand for…NCBA Looks for Voluntary Animal ID Program
Published November 26, 2023
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-Elect Mark Eisele supports a proposed voluntary electronic identification program. “We’re looking to get the funding through USDA so producers don’t bear the burden of that initially.” According Eisele, EID would help keep the industry moving…Dairy Issues to Resurface in ’24 MN Legislature
Published November 26, 2023
The Walz Administration plans to make dairy policy a priority in the upcoming legislative session. “I’ve had the honor to visit a lot of dairy farms across the state and we know that it’s been difficult for farmers lately," said…Prop 12 Compliant Market Data Now Available
Published November 22, 2023
USDA Market News is now reporting the market premium for hogs raised in compliance with California’s Proposition 12. These hogs are raised with specific sow housing requirements. Prop 12 takes effect at the beginning of the year, but the National…Chineses Agency Seeks Development of Biodiesel Sector
Published November 21, 2023
China is considering options to expand domestic production and usage of biodiesel. China’s National Energy Administration is promoting local demonstration projects and asking regional governments to provide financial support. China’s current use of biodiesel is low compared to the United…A Small Drop in October Milk Production
Published November 21, 2023
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 17.9 billion pounds last month, down a fraction of one percent from October of last year. South Dakota milk production was up 6.6 percent. Over the past year, South Dakota added…No Big Surprises in COF Report
Published November 20, 2023
There were 11.9 million head of cattle and calves on feed on November 1. That’s up two percent from one year ago. Marketings declined three percent and placements rose four percent. In Friday’s USDA report, the placements figure was down…Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee Nominations Open
Published November 20, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the creation of an Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee. EPA Agricultural Advisor Rob Snyder said this is in response to the denial of two petitions to overhaul the Clean Water Act permitting program. “We…