Livestock Articles
A High School With Its Own Beef Herd
Published June 27, 2023
A program through the Kelliher, Minnesota public school is teaching students about the beef industry in a unique way. When agriculture and science teacher Amy Mastin was asked to start an ag program, she let her students help shape the…Pastures Green Back Up
Published June 27, 2023
Rains brought new life to pastures and crops near Shevlin, Minnesota. “The rain we got definitely shaped things up, it was spotty and varied in amount," said Ryan Holm. "We were about an inch-and-a-half in our area, but some areas…Cattle Inventory Report Updated
Published June 26, 2023
There were a few minor surprises in Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report. Placements increased a surprising five percent. The cattle inventory as of June 1 was up three percent from one year ago. Marketings were two percent higher.Expanding Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Published June 23, 2023
Rural communities are faced with a shortage of essential veterinary services. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides student loan reimbursement to veterinarians who practice for three years in federally designated shortage areas. A similar program is available for medical…Livestock Disaster Program Improvements Sought
Published June 23, 2023
Ahead of the farm bill debate, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced legislation to improve livestock disaster programs. This proposal better aligns coverage between the Livestock Forage Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program.…Beef Industry Releases Quality Assessment
Published June 23, 2023
Compared to the last report in 2016, the biggest improvement in beef quality was the overall efficiency across the beef chain. The National Beef Quality Audit is conducted every five years to improve quality and minimize economic losses. The report…A Temporary Fix for Pork Producers
Published June 22, 2023
The extension of California's Proposition 12 implementation may be helpful in the short-term, but National Pork Producers Council President-Elect Lori Stevermer says there are still a lot of issues going forward. One of the concerns is the potential patchwork of…Milk Production Report Updated
Published June 22, 2023
In the 24 major dairy states, milk production totaled 19 billion pounds in May. That’s up a fraction of one percent from one year ago. South Dakota milk production rose more than six percent with the addition of 12,000 head…Prop 12 Compliance Deadline Pushed Back Six Months
Published June 22, 2023
The State of California has pushed back the Proposition 12 implementation date until January 1. Previously, farmers had until July 1 to come into compliance with the housing standards for pigs, egg-laying hens and veal calves. The California Department of…