Livestock Articles
Agriculture at the Table for U.S.-China Trade Talks
Published June 11, 2018
Just over a week ago, Agricultural Trade Ambassador Gregg Doud was part of the Trump Administration’s team in China. On Thursday, Doud was in Des Moines and offered an insider’s look at those negotiations to members of the National Pork…Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event
Published June 11, 2018
The future of CRISPR and gene editing was the focus of a conference last week at Harvard University. The pros and cons of this genetic selection was highlighted for human health, crop production and animal agriculture. Edgerton, Minnesota hog farmer…ND Stockmen Meet in Maddock
Published June 11, 2018
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association held their District 1 Spring Roundup meeting June 8 in Maddock. Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says electronic logging device regulations, fake meat and the farm bill are top-of-mind for producers. On a state level,…Meyer Offers Perspective on China and Mexico Tariffs
Published June 10, 2018
In the short run, the trade dispute with China is not expected to have a significant impact on the hog market. Kerns and Associates market analyst Steve Meyer says China is dealing with large domestic supplies and the U.S. wasn’t…Cramer Meets with Northey to Discuss Drought
Published June 8, 2018
On Thursday, North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer met with USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Bill Northey. The two discussed challenges associated with the 2017 drought, as well as the potential re-occurrence of similar issues this year.…Regional Producers Represented on the National Pork Board
Published June 6, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has finalized his latest appointments to the National Pork Board. The list of six individuals include Dassel, Minnesota farmer Pat Fitzsimmons, former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman and Northwood, North Dakota farmer Todd Erickson. "Raising…Investing Pork Checkoff Dollars
Published June 6, 2018
Budget planning has been on the agenda for the Pork Checkoff board. "Our current national spend budget is roughly $41 million that is going to be actively deployed on the ground in the field," reported National Pork Board CEO Bill…Minnesota Beef Update
Published June 6, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, hear more from Minnesota Beef Council's Becky Church about the "Burger Battle" held during Beef Month.Tariffs Have Negative Impact on Hog Markets
Published June 6, 2018
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says big picture, Mexico’s tariffs are part of a negotiations ploy and these tariffs can be removed as quickly as they can put back on. "Mexico's trying to do some posturing here. They are heavily…