Livestock Articles
Wardner Takes the Reins of ND Beef Commission
Published June 5, 2023
Nicole Wardner is the new executive director of the North Dakota Beef Commission, succeeding Nancy Jo Bateman, who retired in December. Since 2020, Wardner has been the NDBC consumer marketing and industry relations specialist. Previously, Wardner was an NDSU Extension…Manitoba Pork Upset With Prop 12
Published May 31, 2023
California’s Proposition 12 is impacting more than U.S. hog farmers. Manitoba Pork General Manager Cam Dahl says California’s new housing standards apply to all pork sold in the state. That includes an isowean pig from Manitoba that is raised in…USDA Makes Major Pork Purchase
Published May 31, 2023
USDA plans to purchase $50 million of pork for distribution to food banks and school lunch programs. This is a Section 32 purchase which is designed to take surplus product off the market and support prices. The U.S. pork industry…A Hectic Schedule for NDSA
Published May 28, 2023
June is a busy month for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. Communications Director Elizabeth Neshem says the schedule includes the NDSA spring roundups, junior beef expo, and a feedlot tour. “We’re using the title ‘Blaze a Trail Forward’ (for the…Preventing the Spread of Disease
Published May 28, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Beef Specialist Eric Mousel says scours hit calves hard this year. “It has been an interesting spring going from wet and cold to hot and dry which has caused issues for a lot of folks.” Insect…Too Little, Too Late
Published May 27, 2023
There are a lot of moving parts in the meat sector, ranging from the recent U.S. atypical BSE case to African Swine Fever making a comeback in China to the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. effect on poultry. "We're…Promoting MN Beef Internationally
Published May 27, 2023
The Minnesota Beef Council works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. "We invest in USMEF and projects with them to promote beef demand and exports," said Kelly Schmidt, executive director, MBC. Minnesota hosted the USMEF Spring Conference. Schmidt said…Pork Shines at USMEF Conference
Published May 27, 2023
U.S. Meat Export Federation Chair Dean Meyer describes the group's spring conference as a place for animal agriculture to come together and focus on international markets. "The beauty of USMEF is that we're broad-based so we don't key in on…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…