Livestock Articles
NCI Future of Feeding Webinar Coming Up on Wednesday
Published November 18, 2023
The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a Future of Feeding webinar Wednesday at 9 AM. This webinar will feature Hans Stein, a professor of nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the Department of Animal Sciences at the University…The ‘Need to Know’s’ for Backgrounding
Published November 17, 2023
Many ranchers delayed weaning to November and December after switching to April-May calving. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says the most important thing after calves get weaned, is getting them to eat. "Cattle will be apprehensive towards unfamiliar feed."…MN Beef Update
Published November 15, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root talks about their upcoming convention in December.I-BAND Hold’s 18th Annual Meeting
Published November 15, 2023
The Independent Beef Association of North Dakota's annual meeting was 17th and 18th of November. I-BAND President Frank Tomac says it’s their 18th annual meeting. The meeting kicks off with a resolutions meeting, followed by I-BAND's official business meeting. "After…Seeking Clarity in Meat Labeling
Published November 14, 2023
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer has reintroduced the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully (MEAT) Act. This proposal would require plant-based proteins to clearly display the word ‘imitation’ on their labeling. “It’s time to end the deceptive propaganda of plant-based protein products…Cattle Markets See Seasonal Trends
Published November 14, 2023
Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Livestock owner Mitch Barthel reports the cash cattle price is following the futures market and a seasonal pattern lower. Barthel says buyers will wait until the ground freezes and crops are in the bin to fill…A Slip in the Market
Published November 13, 2023
Hub City Livestock co-owner Steve Hellwig says new-crop calves are being pushed through sale barns at a steady pace. "The runs have been around 4,000 (head) or more and there's still some yearlings around." Hellwig says yearling prices have softened…MN DNR To Host Feral Pig and Mink Meeting
Published November 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host an online public meeting Tuesday, November 14th from 6:30 – 8 p.m. to go over action plans for dealing with feral pigs and released mink if an issue did arise. Minnesota DNR…Advocating for Tax Credit for Renewable Fuel From Methane
Published November 11, 2023
The National Milk Producers Federation, National Pork Producers Council and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas want to see the continuation of a tax credit for renewable natural gas. The RNG tax credit was part of the Inflation Reduction Act…