Livestock Articles
North Dakota Pork Council To Hold Annual Convention
Published August 1, 2018
The North Dakota Pork Council is changing the format of their annual meeting and convention. This year, the convention is August 10. North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins explains more about the meeting in this update.A Tough Go in the Dairy Market
Published July 31, 2018
The dairy markets are doing well to just hold steady right now, according to Ag Resource Company Economist Dan Basse. "We believe as we head into the latter part of summer and start to see milk production increasing for seasonal…Dairy Industry Could Benefit from USDA Trade Aid
Published July 31, 2018
Trade uncertainty is causing a challenge for all agriculture, particularly the U.S. dairy industry. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports Commodity Credit Corporation funding could be one of the more important tools to help dairy farmers.Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 25, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. Hear more about the Minnesota Ag in the Classroom's Teacher Tour from Minnesota Beef Council's Royalee Rhoads.Drought Impacting Southern Plains Cattle Producers
Published July 24, 2018
Due to drought conditions, a shortage of forage and hay may force livestock producers in the Southern Plains to reduce herd size. Both the first and second alfalfa cuttings in Texas were below average in both quantity and quality. Hay…Cold Storage Report Shows Strong Demand
Published July 24, 2018
INTL FCStone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says there may be a record supply of meat in storage, but USDA’s cold storage report shows strong demand. "We had a bigger draw down in particularly the beef than I think was what…Starter Flock Applications Now Being Accepted
Published July 23, 2018
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are seeking youth interested in the sheep industry and building their own flock. For the tenth year, the associations are accepting applications for the Start Flock Discounted Loan Program.…NDSU Awarded Grazing Dollars
Published July 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $149,000 to North Dakota State University for research to improve grazing land. Specifically, the research will focus on the effects of patch-burning to enhance the diversity and health of grazing land.Trifecta of Uncertainty Impacting Livestock Markets
Published July 23, 2018
As of late, there are three major factors influencing livestock markets: weather, record high production and trade uncertainty. That’s according to NDSU Extension livestock economic Tim Petry. "The beef side is experiencing record exports, but we have to keep those…