Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published July 12, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Regional Director Angie Ford talks about the Summer Beef Tour coming up on July 18th.Take Proactive Steps Against Anthrax
Published July 12, 2023
Anthrax has not been confirmed in North Dakota since 2021. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Gerald Stokka advises ranchers to be alert for the disease, especially in areas where outbreaks happened previously. "The disease can preserve itself by producing spores that remain…Herd Rebuilding on Pause
Published July 11, 2023
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association President Justin Tupper thinks cattle producers haven’t started rebuilding their herds yet. "I think hay is a little short and cattle prices are too good for producers to start retaining heifers." Tupper, who ranches near St. Onge,…Devastating Economic Consequences
Published July 11, 2023
Once African Swine Fever is confirmed in North America, it will be too late. Minnesota Farm Bureau Vice President Carolyn Olson used her own farm as an example when describing the impact of ASF. "If we are unable to raise pigs…USMCA Enforcement Falls Short
Published July 11, 2023
Glenwood, Minnesota dairy farmer Brad Vold was one of the five farm and rural leaders testifying before the Ways and Means Committee. Vold said it is important for the government to negotiate new trade agreements in key markets including Taiwan,…Pasture Conditions Improve in SE North Dakota
Published July 11, 2023
At Monango, North Dakota, pastures have greened up after the late-June rains. “The last week of June most of the area caught anywhere from 3.5-to-5.5 inches of rain," said Mark Wagner. "The second cutting of alfalfa is coming on strong…MN Leaders Visit Le Sueur Dairy Farm
Published July 8, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen visited a dairy farm in Le Sueur to hear directly from dairy farmers. “Right now, dairy farmers are really struggling," said Petersen. "We have a lot of milk on the market…Partnering to Prevent Spread of HPAI
Published July 7, 2023
Building relationships with government agencies has been critically important for the poultry industry in responding to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acting Deputy Regional Director Carl Milligan says in their work has implications for both wildlife…A Sustainable Poultry Industry
Published July 7, 2023
Agriculture continues to drive toward a more sustainable industry. The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs Executive Director Ryan Bennett addressed the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Summer Summit about their mission to promote and improve sustainability in the poultry…