Livestock Articles
A Tale of Two Markets
Published May 3, 2023
Steiner Consulting Chief Economist Altin Kalo says Memorial Day is bringing a surge in beef demand. "On the cattle side, supplies are tight, cattle are fairly current, and going into Memorial Day, prices are fairly explosive. On the hog side…Conferees Work on Ag Bill in St. Paul
Published May 3, 2023
A conference committee met to compare the House and Senate omnibus agriculture appropriations bills. “There are definitely some similarities in some of the things we’re trying to do,” said Senate Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rob Kupec. The Moorhead freshman said…Advocating CRP Flexibility
Published May 1, 2023
A Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association delegation was on Capitol Hill this past week, discussing flexibility for Conservation Reserve Programs with lawmakers. MSCA Interim President Jake Thompson, Barnesville, said grazing CRP ground can be a helpful management practice. “We want to…FDA Ready to Implement Livestock Antibiotic Prescription Guidance
Published May 1, 2023
Beginning in June, FDA guidance will require prescriptions for several medically-important livestock antibiotics that were previously available over-the-counter. “The FDA is looking to reduce unnecessary antibiotic usage and promote sustainability to continue to allow effective use of these products," explains…A Unique Farm Bill Ask
Published May 1, 2023
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says the cattle industry has unique farm bill priorities. “We don’t have the big support programs and farm safety net programs that other commodities do, we want robust funding…MO Sow Operations to Shutdown
Published May 1, 2023
Smithfield Foods is reportedly shutting down 37 sow farms in northern Missouri. The decision is likely due to difficult swine market conditions.Bankruptcy Filed
Published May 1, 2023
The pork processing plant in Windom, Minnesota has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. HyLife Foods announced its intention to sell the plant two weeks ago and has been working with the State of Minnesota to find a buyer. This facility…Animal Rights Group Lobbies Congress
Published April 28, 2023
Animal rights activists were on Capitol Hill this past week, asking Congress to prioritize animal welfare in the new farm bill. The platform for this coalition includes a moratorium on new and expanded large livestock feeding operations and a complete…MN Beef Update
Published April 26, 2023
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root joins us to discuss the "Steak on a Stick" event in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.