Livestock Articles
Expect Changes for Growth Promotant Implants
Published May 27, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration is changing industry guidance for beef cattle implants. After June, the FDA will redefine the production phases for beef cattle, which will affect the label claims of existing and new drugs. The production phases are…Cease-and-Desist Order Issued
Published May 26, 2023
The State of North Dakota has issued a cease-and-desist order against Agridime LLC and its owner Joshua Link. The Arizona man has sought investors to buy cattle at $2,000 per head, promising a guaranteed 15-to-25 percent annual return. State Securities…Thaler Selected as Teacher of the Year
Published May 26, 2023
The interim head of the Animal Science Department, Dr. Robert Thaler, has been named the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Teacher of the Year. He has been given this same honor in 2000 and…Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Landowners
Published May 25, 2023
In a long-awaited decision regarding the Waters of the United States rule, the high court found the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers wrongfully claimed authority over wetlands. "In a 9-0 holding, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…MN Beef Update
Published May 24, 2023
Meet this year's Minnesota Beef Council intern, Bailey Schiefelbein, in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.APUC Supports Beef Growth
Published May 24, 2023
The North Dakota Agriculture Products Utilization Commission awarded funding grants for five projects totaling $427,000 at their May meeting. Included in the funding is $100,000 to Dakota Angus LLC for marketing and education efforts; $26,25 to Legendary Steaks to expand…Atypical Case of BSE
Published May 23, 2023
The USDA announced an atypical case of BSE in a beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. USDA says this shouldn’t have an impact on trade. This is the nation’s seventh detection of the neurological disease.USDA Projects Decline in Beef Consumption
Published May 23, 2023
According to the USDA, there will be significantly less beef available in 2024 than in 2023. Per capita supply of beef in 2000 was around 68 pounds per person. This year that supply is expected to be 57 pounds, down…Rare BSE Case Identified in U.S.
Published May 22, 2023
An atypical case of BSE has been found in a five-year or older beef cow at a South Carolina slaughter plant. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said this cow is associated with a cattle herd in Tennessee.…