Livestock Articles
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…MN Beef Council Elects Board Members
Published April 27, 2018
Six individuals have been elected to serve on the Minnesota Beef Research and Promotion Council. Patricia Erickson of Polk County, Tom Olson of Lake of the Woods County, Dave Marquardt of Wright County, Travis Reith of Murray County, Lori Beckel…USDA Looking to Fill Veterinarian Shortages
Published April 26, 2018
USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Carmen Rottenberg says the Department has a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, or food-producing animals. Right now, there…Turning Cattle Out to Pasture
Published April 26, 2018
Cattle producers are preparing pastures or cover crops for spring turnout. South Dakota State University Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Taylor Grussing says step one is to make sure all cattle have some form of identification. "In addition, usually a blackleg vaccine…More Ahead for Dairy in the Farm Bill
Published April 26, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is looking to put more of a focus on dairy in the Senate version of the farm bill. “We’re looking at what we have for crop insurance and applying it to dairy. That’s some of the…Minnesota Beef Update
Published April 25, 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 Royalee Rhoads shares more about the 'Top of Class' program.