Livestock Articles
MN Farm Penalized for Drug Residue Violations
Published July 11, 2018
A Sebeka, Minnesota dairy farm is facing a permanent injunction for drug residue violations. The Food and Drug Administration took Todd and Patty Meech to court for selling cattle for slaughter with levels of antibiotics in their system that went…President Pardons Oregon Cattle Ranchers
Published July 10, 2018
President Donald Trump has granted two full pardons for Oregon cattle rancher Dwight Hammond, Jr. and his son, Steven Hammond. In 2012, the Hammonds were convicted of arson for fires that burned a portion public grazing lands in 2001 and…MN Cattle Producers Impacted by Heavy Rains
Published July 6, 2018
With rain coming in five-to-seven inches at a time, Mother Nature is taking a toll on Minnesota farmers and ranchers. With the excess water, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls says there have been challenges associated with feeding…Funding Available for ND Dairy Farms
Published July 6, 2018
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has cost-share funds available for North Dakota dairy farms. The North Dakota Dairy Improvement Assistance Program will help dairies invest in necessary updates and improvements to comply with national rules for fluid milk. Some…NCBA ‘Hates to See Pruitt Leave’
Published July 6, 2018
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Collin Woodall says Scott Pruitt was a friend of the cattle industry. "We're extremely disappointed in the announcement Administrator Pruitt has made the decision to resign. He has been a great…Haying and Fly Control Reminders for Cattle Producers
Published July 6, 2018
In the heat of summer, cattle producers are busy putting up hay. Recent rains in some areas have made that process more challenging, while other areas remain dry. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Specialist Chanda Engel encourages producers to base…Minnesota Beef Update
Published July 4, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, learn more about the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance Transportation meetings from BQA Program Coordinator Ashley Kohls.Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs
Published July 2, 2018
The Canadian government has officially responded to the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. The retaliatory tariffs target a variety of U.S. products, including U.S. beef. The tariffs on U.S. beef total $170 million. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association released…Bearish Hogs and Pigs Report
Published June 29, 2018
USDA’s quarterly hogs and pigs report offered a bearish surprise to the market. Kerns and Associates President Joe Kerns sees the breeding herd category as the biggest surprise. That number was up three percent from last year. The total inventory…