Livestock Articles
Forage Insurance Flexibility
Published May 9, 2023
The USDA has increased flexibility for Annual Forage Insurance and Rainfall Index Basic Provisions in eight pilot states, including North and South Dakota. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger says these changes allow producers to choose what acreage is insured…Significant Drop in Pork Profitability
Published May 9, 2023
Iowa State University Extension is estimating hog farmers lost an average of $34 per head in the first quarter. That’s the largest drop in producer profitability in ten years. With this scenario, liquidation is happening in the hog business. Smithfield…A Difficult Quarter for Tyson Foods
Published May 9, 2023
Tyson Foods posted a loss of $97 million in the first quarter. That compares to net income of $829 million one year ago. This was the first quarterly loss for the largest U.S. meat producer since the fourth quarter of…Livestock Market Drivers
Published May 8, 2023
Cattle futures has pulled back from its recent strength. DTN livestock market analyst ShayLe Stewart says there are a few factors playing into the cool off. “The pressures of inflation, increased interest rates and the concern and heightened worry about…Strategies for Heat Stress Abatement
Published May 8, 2023
As temperatures begin to rise, dairy cows become at risk for heat stress. Purina Animal Nutrition Technical Support Dairy Nutritionist Stuart Rymph says heat stress can begin when temperatures hit 72 degrees. Humidity and sun exposure will only increase the…Grazing Delayed
Published May 6, 2023
Green might be popping up after a cold winter, but pastures aren’t ready for spring turnout just yet. NDSU Extension says the combination of an autumn drought and delayed spring caused a significant delay in grass development this year. NDSU…Major Packer Feels the Hog Market’s Pain
Published May 4, 2023
Seaboard ended the latest quarter with a $212 million loss. That compares to a $27 million profit in the same quarter last year. The pork processor said its costs were up due to a $74 million increase in feed costs.Better Days Ahead
Published May 3, 2023
According to the USDA, 2023 global beef production is projected to increase while U.S. production is forecast to decline. Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel is optimistic about prices. "We're moving into tighter supplies and I don't…MN Beef Update
Published May 3, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about beef promotion during May Beef Month.