Livestock Articles
Poultry Industry Outlook
Published April 10, 2023
It has been a good year for poultry prices, but a bad year for production. Rabo AgriFinance Senior Animal Protein Analyst Christine McCracken says it is an uncertain market at the moment. "In broilers, layers, and turkeys, we've had a…Snow Stress During Calving
Published April 10, 2023
Clifford, North Dakota rancher Kevin Elliott is halfway through his calving season and started preparing for last week's storm over a week in advance. Elliott received 12-to-15 inches of snow in the recent blizzard. Elliott, who’s an owner in Elliott…HPAI Risk on the Agenda This Afternoon
Published April 10, 2023
A meeting will take place in Willmar this afternoon to evaluate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the implications for the new farm bill. The meeting will include Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Farm Service…A Long Upswing in the Cattle Cycle
Published April 7, 2023
Momentary impacts were seen in the feeder cattle markets due to weather in the Northern Plains and the cancelation of some weekly sales. Bagley Livestock Exchange co-owner Billy Bushelle says “the general market has been very strong though.” It may…Alarmingly Low Hay Stocks
Published April 5, 2023
SDSU Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist Jack Davis says hay stocks across the U.S are low, but the Midwest is sitting in an okay position. "As a nation, our December 1 stocks are the lowest they've been in history…A Peek at Calving Season
Published April 5, 2023
Montpelier, North Dakota rancher Wade Dally was closely monitoring his herd during the recent blizzard. The snow was the immediate issue, but mud is the next problem. "We got about a foot of snow, give or take. We're pretty flat…MN Beef Update
Published April 5, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth talks about this year's "Retail Beef Backer" award recipient.Ranchers Work Through the Wind, Snow, and Cold
Published April 5, 2023
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey says the early April blizzard is adding concern to livestock producers who are in the middle of calving and lambing. "This has been a very difficult storm with producers trying to get their livestock through the…An LIP Reminder
Published April 5, 2023
Inclement weather can cause newborn calves and other livestock to freeze or become smothered and trampled. These death losses can cause an emotional and financial burden for livestock producers, especially after last year’s harsh calving season. Minnesota Farm Service Agency…