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Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event

Published June 11, 2018

The future of CRISPR and gene editing was the focus of a conference last week at Harvard University. The pros and cons of this genetic selection was highlighted for human health, crop production and animal agriculture. Edgerton, Minnesota hog farmer…

ND Stockmen Meet in Maddock

Published June 11, 2018

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association held their District 1 Spring Roundup meeting June 8 in Maddock. Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says electronic logging device regulations, fake meat and the farm bill are top-of-mind for producers. On a state level,…

Meyer Offers Perspective on China and Mexico Tariffs

Published June 10, 2018

In the short run, the trade dispute with China is not expected to have a significant impact on the hog market. Kerns and Associates market analyst Steve Meyer says China is dealing with large domestic supplies and the U.S. wasn’t…

Cramer Meets with Northey to Discuss Drought

Published June 8, 2018

On Thursday, North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer met with USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Bill Northey. The two discussed challenges associated with the 2017 drought, as well as the potential re-occurrence of similar issues this year.…

Regional Producers Represented on the National Pork Board

Published June 6, 2018

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has finalized his latest appointments to the National Pork Board. The list of six individuals include Dassel, Minnesota farmer Pat Fitzsimmons, former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman and Northwood, North Dakota farmer Todd Erickson. "Raising…

Investing Pork Checkoff Dollars

Published June 6, 2018

Budget planning has been on the agenda for the Pork Checkoff board. "Our current national spend budget is roughly $41 million that is going to be actively deployed on the ground in the field," reported National Pork Board CEO Bill…

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Minnesota Beef Update

Published June 6, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, hear more from Minnesota Beef Council's Becky Church about the "Burger Battle" held during Beef Month.

Tariffs Have Negative Impact on Hog Markets

Published June 6, 2018

Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says big picture, Mexico’s tariffs are part of a negotiations ploy and these tariffs can be removed as quickly as they can put back on. "Mexico's trying to do some posturing here. They are heavily…

Mexico’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Pork

Published June 6, 2018

On Tuesday, Mexico imposed an immediate 10 percent tariff on U.S. pork legs and shoulders. A 20 percent tariff will go into effect July 5. Mexico opened a tariff-free quota for pork imports from other countries. The National Pork Producers…

Opportunities Seen for ND Swine Production

Published June 5, 2018

Jacob Hell, who supervises gestation barns for the North Dakota Pig Co-op at Larimore, has wrapped up his year in the Pork Leadership Institute. "I'm glad I was chosen for Pork Leadership Institute. We got out to Washington twice to…

Livestock Articles

Future of CRISPR Technology Highlighted at Boston Event

ND Stockmen Meet in Maddock

Meyer Offers Perspective on China and Mexico Tariffs

Cramer Meets with Northey to Discuss Drought

Regional Producers Represented on the National Pork Board

Investing Pork Checkoff Dollars

Minnesota Beef Update

Tariffs Have Negative Impact on Hog Markets

Mexico’s Tariffs Will Impact U.S. Pork

Opportunities Seen for ND Swine Production

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