Livestock Articles
A Small Increase in April Milk Production
Published May 22, 2023
During April, milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled 18.4 billion pounds. That’s up 0.5 percent from one year ago. In Minnesota, milk production rose 1.5 percent with 1,000 cows added to the dairy herd in the past…Using the Power of the Sun
Published May 19, 2023
University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center Operations Director Michael Reese is evaluating the use of solar panels on livestock farms. “We’re placing solar panels in pastures, so not only are we producing electricity, but we’re shading cows…Minneapolis Hosting USMEF Conference
Published May 19, 2023
The U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference begins Thursday in Minneapolis. Everything from export priorities to the farm bill will be discussed. "The availability of beef and how that impacts the availability of exports, the West Coast port situation and…New High-Tech Feedlot Coming to North Dakota
Published May 19, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood says it’s the first of its kind feeding operation for the state. The 15,000 head beef feeding operation will be under one roof. "The manure will be pushed by automated scrapers before…Responding to the Threat of Foreign Animal Disease
Published May 19, 2023
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Todd Wilkinson testified before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry. The DeSmet, South Dakota cattle producer concentrated on managing animal health risks. “The U.S. must be prepared to deal with disasters like…HPAI Confirmed in Brazil
Published May 19, 2023
Brazil is reporting its first cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The virus was found in wild birds and does not impact exports. When the HPAI outbreak happened, Brazil’s poultry exports grew 27 percent last year.MN Beef Update
Published May 18, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about May Beef Month promotions.Drought, Corn Price Contribute to Cattle Market Strength
Published May 17, 2023
Cattle markets are seeing strength after backing off from recent record highs. Perham Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel expects this upswing to continue for a while. “This calf market should stay very strong outside of some sort of black swan event…Proposition 12 Brings Burden to Consumers and Producers
Published May 15, 2023
In a ballot initiative like California Prop 12, National Pork Producers Council Chief Legal Stragegist Michael Formica says consumers are likely not aware of what this will actually mean for animal welfare, but will soon see impacts at grocery stores.…