Livestock Articles
A Shrinking Cow Herd
Published July 24, 2023
The U.S. beef cow herd is at its smallest level since 1971. According to the semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 29.4 million beef cows as of July 1. That’s down nearly three percent from a year ago and reflects…Pork and Beef Production Increase in June
Published July 21, 2023
World Agriculture Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says beef production increased this past month. “The increase this month reflects the ongoing pattern of pulling more beef into feedlots.” Poor forage availability persists across the country. Pork production is expected to…Innovative Cattle Operations Highlighted
Published July 21, 2023
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted its summer tour in Pipestone and Murray Counties. President Jake Thompson said this tour gives producers a chance to experience different production practices. “I really hope people took something home to potentially use in…USMCA Panel Reviews Dairy TRQ Dispute
Published July 21, 2023
The conflict over dairy tariff-rate quotas was heard by a USMCA dispute settlement panel this past week. This is the second time the United States sought enforcement action against Canada over its restrictive dairy import policy. The two days of…A Change in Profitability for Cow/Calf Producers
Published July 19, 2023
Cow/calf margins were in the red this past year. Based on North Dakota Farm Management Education data, there was a $50 loss per cow before factoring in unpaid labor and management. "Costs were really high last year, especially feed," said…MN Beef Update
Published July 19, 2023
Minnesota Beef Intern Bailey Schiefelbein talks about the Minnesota State Fair in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Managing Manure
Published July 17, 2023
We're in the midst of summer, but NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Management Specialist Mary Keena says winter feeding area maintenance should start now. "Snow is going to come sooner than we expect, so to allow time for our feeding areas…Another Ring for the Value-Added Chain
Published July 15, 2023
North Dakota Soybean Council Treasurer Jim Thompson was in Portland this past week for the See for Yourself tour following soybeans throughout the system. "We learned about where our soybeans end up in the Pacific Northwest." With the move toward…Competition, Not Consolidation
Published July 14, 2023
The White House and USDA met with representatives of 16 food and agriculture organizations Thursday to discuss the need for more competition in agricultural markets. According to a White House summary, the Administration said consolidation can reduce the options for…