Livestock Articles
NPPC Leader Testifies in D.C.
Published September 22, 2023
The House Ways and Means’ Committee trade subcommittee took testimony on the supply chain this past week. National Pork Producers Council Past President Randy Spronk, Pipestone, Minnesota, testified in support of the Generalized System of Preferences which expired in 2020.…Anthrax Identified in South Dakota
Published September 22, 2023
For the first time this year, officials have confirmed the presence of anthrax in a South Dakota cattle herd. According to South Dakota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson, the disease was discovered in an unvaccinated herd with about 150 pairs in…Turkey Growers Advocate in D.C
Published September 22, 2023
A Minnesota Turkey Growers Association delegation was in Washington D.C. to advocate their legislative priorities. MTGA Executive Director Ashley Kohls says the availability of CO2 is an important aspect of processing turkeys and is often overlooked by policy makers. “We…Rising Milk Production
Published September 22, 2023
U.S. milk production is expected to increase next year. "We're currently forecasting 230.4 billion pounds of milk, up 2.9 billion pounds from 2023," reports Mark Jekanowski, chairman, USDA Ag Outlook Board.Grass Cattle Keep Coming
Published September 20, 2023
Herreid Livestock Auction owner Kent Fjeldheim is seeing the rush of grass cattle move through the sale barn. "We've been having about 3,000 a week since August, but this week we saw 5,000 head move through." Fjeldheim says with buyers…MN Beef Update
Published September 20, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about their beef promotion events this year.Cattle Prices Could Push Higher Before the End of the Year
Published September 19, 2023
The cattle market have been surging. "We did outpace the new record high this year in the mid $180's," said Katelyn McCullock, director, Livestock Marketing Information Center. The demand for boxed beef has come down from its summer high. "We…NDSU Hosts First-Ever Beef Field Day
Published September 19, 2023
North Dakota State University hosted its inaugural Beef Field Day at their research facility in Fargo. NDSU Extension Beef Specialist, Dr. Zach Carlson said the event focused on current research projects. “Ultimately, we hope people left understanding more about the…Milk Production Edges Higher
Published September 19, 2023
Milk production in the 24 major states totaled more than 18 billion pounds, down three-tenths of one percent from last year. Minnesota milk output is down one percent with cow numbers down 2,000 head from last year. South Dakota had…