Livestock Articles
Fluctuating Weather Could Spur Sorghum Toxicity
Published October 11, 2023
Fluctuating temperatures can cause stress on sorghum plants. NDSU Extension Forage Crops Production Specialist James Rogers says this can lead to toxicity issues in livestock. "Stressed sorghum can cause prussic acid, which can cause a quick death to animals that…MN Beef Update
Published October 11, 2023
Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about the organization's promotional programs in this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Weaning Pointers
Published October 11, 2023
According to NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zach Carlson, some producers started weaning when pasture resources ran short this fall. "In north-central and northeast region, we've seen places where the rain has shortened the grazing season." Carlson recommends finding weaning…HPAI Confirmed in MN
Published October 11, 2023
A commercial turkey flock in Minnesota’s Meeker County is being quarantined and the birds will be destroyed. USDA has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the flock and the seasonal wild bird migration is getting the blame. This flock has…AGs Challenge Massachusetts’ Q3
Published October 11, 2023
Attorney’s General from 13 states have filed a brief in opposition to Massachusetts’s Question 3. Similar to California’s Proposition 12, Q3 bans the sale of pork sold in a state that does not meet the state’s specific housing standards. The…Diversity Keeps a Family Farm Strong
Published October 10, 2023
Quant Farms partner Gabe Quant is a fifth-generation farmer near Oakes, North Dakota. The farm was one of the stops on NDSA’s All Breeds Cattle Tour. Quant says the main operation has grown significantly in the last few years from…Middle of the Road
Published October 10, 2023
Wendel Livestock was one of the afternoon stops on the All-Breeds Cattle Tour. Wendel Livestock Owner/Operator Mike Wendel says when it comes to cattle, you need an even mix of all traits. "My philosophy is you can't chase too much…Rancher to Rancher, Breed to Breed
Published October 10, 2023
On North Dakota Stockmen's Association's 36th All Breeds Cattle Tour, NDSA President Jason Leiseth says the tour hits a lot of different cattle operations in a few hours. "We're here to see great cattle and visit with people about cattle…Another Packing Plant to Close
Published October 10, 2023
Smithfield Foods plans to close its pork processing plant in Charlotte, North Carolina. Production will be shifted to the much larger facility in Tar Heel, North Carolina. Smithfield and other meat packers are struggling with high costs for meat, feed…