Livestock Articles
Calf Markets Hold Promise
Published October 29, 2023
Gill Red Angus owner Bryan Gill watched cash prices for feeder calves move lower at two sales in South Dakota following the cattle on feed report. "The demand was strong, but the prices weren’t as good as they were a…Zero Cattle Expansion
Published October 29, 2023
According to Aberdeen Livestock owner Kevin Larson, there is a concerning trend in the cow-calf sector. :We’re seeing small guys quit.” Larson had five producers sell out completely this fall. “There’s zero expansion happening.” Otherwise, Larson said cash cattle prices…A Wrap On Harvest
Published October 29, 2023
Badger, Minnesota farmer Shayne Isane has wrapped up his harvest. Early crops, like spring wheat and perennial rye grass, were poor after receiving only 1.5 inches of rain each month throughout the growing season. “As we got into canola, soybeans…Cash Cattle Markets See Seasonal Lows
Published October 29, 2023
Cattle futures took a dive after the October Cattle on Feed Report, but NDSU livestock economist Tim Petry still expects fall cash markets to stay ahead of last year’s level. “Calves are priced probably $70 higher than they were last…Feeder Cattle Run is in Full Motion
Published October 27, 2023
Rugby Livestock owner Cliff Mattson says new-crop calves are coming through his barn at a good pace. "We've had a fair amount of yearlings and a good test of feeder calves. Even with futures down all week, we still got…The Heart of Sale Season
Published October 27, 2023
Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange co-owner John Fischer said there was a decent push of new-crop calves in the Dickinson area before the snow system came through. "We're right in the heart of sale season, selling about 3,500-5,000 head per day." Cash…MN Beef Update
Published October 26, 2023
Minnesota State CattleWomen's Association newly elected President Rosemary Gustafson talks about her involvement in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Animal Welfare Standards Included in USDA Organic Rule
Published October 26, 2023
USDA’s new standards for Organic Livestock and Poultry Production include strong language dealing with animal welfare. To qualify for the organic label, poultry must have access to the outdoors and pigs must have adequate space to move freely. Agriculture Secretary…Limited Production Until 2026
Published October 23, 2023
Steiner Consulting Senior Economist Altin Kalo says with the current cattle cycle, rain and pasture resources are the only thing that will kick-start herd rebuilding. "It doesn't look like we're anywhere close to starting the rebuilding process." Kalo expects prices…