Livestock Articles
July Beef Exports Decline, Pork on Record Pace
Published September 8, 2023
U.S. beef exports took a step backward in July, down 18 percent from one year ago. Beef sales to the top three markets for U.S. beef, which are South Korea, Japan and China, are below the large totals from one…MN Beef Update
Published September 7, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Business Manager Heather DeLong talks about Ag and Food Day coming up.Fewer Dollars to Promote Beef
Published September 5, 2023
The Beef Promotion Operating Committee is made up of 20 beef producers from across the country. "We meet once a year to go through authorization requests from organizations that are looking to use beef checkoff dollars for research, promotion or…Historic Highs in the Cattle Market
Published September 5, 2023
Herreid Livestock Auction owner Kent Fjeldheim says the cattle market is hot right now. Sales for grass cattle have started and demand has been strong. "A lot of these 900 pound steers are up against $2,250-to-$2,300," said Fjeldheim. "Cattle may…Drought Triggers LFP in North Dakota
Published September 1, 2023
North Dakota Farm Service Agency Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says with drought progressing in northern North Dakota, eight counties are now eligible for the Livestock Forage Program. The list includes Bottineau, Rolette, Towner, Cavalier, Ramsey, Benson, Pierce and McHenry counties.…MN Beef Update
Published August 31, 2023
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root talks about policy issues at the forefront in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Driving Prices Higher
Published August 31, 2023
Amherst, South Dakota rancher Warren Symens says the future of the cattle industry looks to be optimistic with the U.S. cow herd at an all-time low. "When there's less beef, it drives prices higher, especially at the cow-calf level." Feed…The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Published August 31, 2023
The Biden Administration has made it a goal to insert more competition into the meatpacking industry through smaller processing plants. Faulkton, South Dakota rancher Troy Hadrick is gearing up for the opening of a new packing plant in his hometown.…MN Beef Ambassador Program Accepts Applications
Published August 31, 2023
The Minnesota Beef Ambassador Program applications are open for youth and young adults. Program Coordinator Rosemary Gustafson says this is an opportunity for young beef industry enthusiasts to learn and advocate for the industry. “It is a big commitment with…