Livestock Articles
Canada Closes Bovine Tuberculosis Investigation
Published May 8, 2018
Canada has closed the bovine tuberculosis investigation that began nearly two years ago. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted lab culture tests on about 30,000 animals tested during its probe. The investigation started in 2016 after finding six cases of…Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Area Horses
Published May 8, 2018
Several cases of the equine herpes virus have been confirmed in horses in North Dakota and surrounding states this spring. The recent cases are a reminder for horse owners to practice good biosecurity. EHV can be spread by airborne droplets,…U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China
Published May 7, 2018
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…ANIMART Centralizes Beef Business in North Central Region
Published May 7, 2018
ANIMART will concentrate its Stockmen's Supply business in Mandan, North Dakota with all services at the West Fargo location transitioning to Mandan by June 30. Tammy Johnson, DVM, will continue to operate in West Fargo and provide companion animal veterinary…NAFTA Talks Resume
Published May 7, 2018
Negotiators are meeting again in Washington D.C. this week to discuss what could be the final piece of the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he wanted to get talks wrapped up soon. There are…U.S. and China Discuss Trade
Published May 7, 2018
The United States and China have not scheduled another round of negotiations. Trade officials from both countries met Thursday and Friday. The U.S. wants China to reduce its trade gap with the United States by $200 billion over the next…State Funds Available to Prevent Wolf Attacks
Published May 4, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has new grant funds available to help livestock producers prevent wolf attacks. Eligible expenses include veterinary costs for guard animals, additional fencing and the installation of lights or alarms to reduce the threat from wolves.…Dairy Revenue Insurance Should be Available by Late Summer
Published May 3, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has developed a new risk management product focused on milk revenue prices. The current landscape of insurance products available to dairy farmers involve margin-based tools. Director of Market Intelligence John Newton says Dairy Revenue Protection…Severe Drought Introduced to North-Central ND
Published May 3, 2018
Soil moisture supplies are short in a large share of North Dakota and South Dakota. The latest Drought Monitor expands the areas with abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions. Severe drought conditions are now being reported in north-central North Dakota.…