Livestock Articles
Updates to the Livestock Indemnity Program
Published May 2, 2018
On April 24, USDA announced changes to its Livestock Indemnity Program. Producers who lost livestock to diseases directly related to an eligible adverse weather event may now be eligible for assistance. North Dakota Farm Service Agency Livestock Program Specialist Brad…Pulling the Trigger on Soybean Prices
Published May 2, 2018
With new crop soybean prices above $10, Top Third Ag Marketing market analyst Jeff French is telling soybean farmers to lock in a floor under soybeans. “We don’t know what will happen with our export markets. In my opinion, we…Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 1, 2018
Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Karen Schaefer talks about the Women's Chef and Restaurant Tour Conference.Grains Close Higher, Livestock Close Mixed
Published May 1, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Bryan Strommen says Tuesday was a decent day for the grains.Appeal Expected in Nuisance Lawsuit
Published April 30, 2018
A large hog farm in North Carolina plans to appeal a nuisance case in which neighbors complained about odor and noise problems. A federal jury awarded the compensatory damages of $750,000 and punitive damages of $50 million. The National Pork…Mixed Grains, Livestock at Close
Published April 30, 2018
AgResource Company market analyst Ben Buckner tells RRFN weather will continue to dictate market direction moving forward.End of 2018 Calving Season In Sight
Published April 29, 2018
For many cattle producers, the end of the calving season is in sight. Badger, Minnesota farmer and rancher Shayne Isane is just over two-thirds done. "We've got a couple hundred on the ground. Thankfully, the nice weather has allowed us…Becoming Better Beef Advocates
Published April 29, 2018
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and Minnesota Beef Council are helping producers become better beef advocates through their 'Top of the Class' program. Barnesville, Minnesota cattleman Jake Thompson is taking part in the program. "So far, we've done media training…EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef
Published April 27, 2018
The European Union is preparing to allow more tariff-free U.S. beef into the region as part of an attempt to avoid a trade war. Politico reports the move comes at the same time French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor…