Livestock Articles
Tyson Profits in 3Q
Published August 8, 2018
Tyson Foods is reporting third quarter profits of $541 million, an increase of 21 percent from one year ago. Net sales were two percent higher at $10.05 billion. Tyson says sales volumes were higher in its beef and prepared food…Tweaking Market Access Standards
Published August 6, 2018
The trade war and tariffs are getting the headlines, but the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is concentrating on trade agreements. In particular, the NCBA wants foreign markets to accept management practices like beef implants. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director…More Cattle Going to Slaughter
Published August 6, 2018
Cow and heifer numbers moving to slaughter are up more than eight percent from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says a lack of grass due to drought is the reason. "Actually, beef cow slaughter is up…Smithfield Loses Lawsuit
Published August 6, 2018
Smithfield Foods is facing a $473 million legal penalty, losing a nuisance lawsuit filed by neighbors of three large-scale hog farms in North Carolina. A federal jury awarded more than $23 million in compensatory damages and $450 million in punitive…Negative News Facing Pig Farmers
Published August 3, 2018
This past week was ugly for the hog market with triple-digit losses more common than not. Kerns and Associates economist Steve Meyer says the fundamentals in the hog trade are very negative with large hog numbers, poor packer margins and…Watch for Pinkeye and Foot Rot in Cattle
Published August 2, 2018
A combination of heat, water and pest pressure can increase the risk of pinkeye and foot rot in cattle. NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka says there are certainly differences in susceptibility to organisms that can cause infection. Regardless, treatment…SD and MN Ranchers Finalists for Environmental Stewardship Award
Published August 2, 2018
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has selected regional honorees for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. Landuyt Land and Livestock of Walnut Grove, Minnesota and Moes Feedlot in Watertown, South Dakota were selected as two out of the six honorees. The…Cattle Producers Talk Trade at Summer Meeting
Published August 2, 2018
The Cattle Industry Summer Business meeting is underway through Saturday in Denver, Colorado. Progress on the North American Free Trade Agreement is one of the topics of discussion during the event. Mexico and the U.S. are meeting this week. National…ELD Implementation Deadline Extended for Livestock Haulers
Published August 2, 2018
The appropriations bill that passed in the Senate includes language delaying the implementation of the Electronic Logging Device mandate for livestock haulers until September 30, 2019. Due to the challenges when hauling live animals, the livestock industry sought flexibility in…