Livestock Articles
Market Transparency Sought
Published August 2, 2023
The current farm bill expires at the end of September. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson expects a draft farm bill will be in place next month. "We're a little bit behind where we want to be, but I think we'll…Producers Hold Bargaining Power
Published August 2, 2023
With the U.S. cow herd declining, beef supplies are going down and competition in the marketplace is going up. Steiner Consulting Ag Economist Altin Kalo says the slaughter pace will continue to slow with fewer animals left to market. "Slaughter…Cattle Prices Likely to Hold
Published August 1, 2023
Cattle prices have been at historic levels this summer. KRose Company owner Karoline Rose says something unusual is happening and prices could move even higher. "Some big players, especially in this northern country, have not raised their hand and they're…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published July 31, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says production cuts have helped out the crude oil market. Livestock market demand is also positive. "Grains had a very disapointing…MN Beef Update
Published July 28, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth recaps the Summer Beef Tour and previews Farmfest.Pre-Conditioning Pays
Published July 28, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel says drought may mean more producers are selling calves directly off the cow when feed supplies run short. If ranchers pre-condition calves, it could mean a higher premium at sales time. “Any…Weather Holds the Key to Rebuilding Cattle Herd
Published July 28, 2023
The USDA Cattle Inventory Report showed numbers decreased in all sectors except milk cows. According to NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry, there’s one major factor for rebuilding the herd. “It has to rain and that is happening this year.…Zoetis Launches Valcor
Published July 28, 2023
Zoetis introduces the first and only combination endoectocide in the United States designed for use against internal and external parasites in cattle. Valcor is a prescription injectable product with two active ingredients in a single product.Raised on the Farm or in a Lab?
Published July 27, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has passed a directive at its summer business meeting regarding cell-cultured protein products. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson, who is a South Dakota cattle producer, said there must be greater oversight over so called 'slaughter-free' cell-cultured…