Livestock Articles
A Season of Extremes
Published April 13, 2023
Belfield, North Dakota farmer/rancher Byron Richard says the western part of the state has been put through the wringer with wild swings in temperatures. "It's a matter of extremes with high's (a week ago) being in the 20's and this…MN Beef Update
Published April 13, 2023
Minnesota Beef Communications Director Ashley Kraemer joins us to discuss "Build Your Base" program in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.PEAK Unhatched
Published April 13, 2023
The poultry industry’s PEAK convention took place this past week in Minneapolis. Midwest Poultry Federation Management team member Lara Durben says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was a big topic during convention. "We've learned so much from the initial outbreak in…A Muddy Mess
Published April 13, 2023
With warm temperatures in the forecast and the snowpack starting to melt off, mud is becoming the new challenge for many farmers and ranchers. NDSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Zac Carlson says mud and manure can pose a hazard to…Windom, MN Pork Plant to Close
Published April 12, 2023
A southern Minnesota pork processing plant is preparing to close. In a notice to the state, HyLife Foods said it has faced a variety of issues including inflationary pressures, high grain costs, foreign exchange rates and operational losses. The Windom…Grants Awarded for Foreign Animal Disease Response
Published April 12, 2023
USDA is awarding nearly $16 million for 60 projects to ramp up the country’s animal disease preparedness and emergency response. The University of Minnesota will receive funding for targeted learning modules for the poultry industry and avian influenza. North Dakota…USDA Report Delivered Positive Demand Outlook for U.S. Beef
Published April 12, 2023
Due to higher-than-expected cattle placements in the first half of the year, USDA has increased its beef production forecast from last month. The projected cattle prices were increased with continued strong demand. The supply/demand report increased pork production for the…Cold Rains in the Forecast
Published April 10, 2023
The Overby Ranch at Binford, North Dakota has about 20 percent of its calving complete. After digging out from last week’s snowstorm, Megan Overby says additional weather challenges are on the way. "We're finally getting some melting weather, but they're…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…