Livestock Articles
Precision Livestock Technology at Work
Published March 29, 2024
NDSU Extension hosted a discussion on grazing technologies Thursday in Valley City. A similar event is planned for Tuesday in Menoken. "The purpose of the discussions is to highlight some of those technologies that are new and not a lot…EPA Labels Formaldehyde as Unreasonable Risk to Human Health
Published March 27, 2024
The EPA released its draft formaldehyde risk evaluation this month. The report claims that formaldehyde poses an "unreasonable risk to human health." American Feed Industry Association Director of Feed Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs Gary Huddleston argues that formaldehyde is a…Milk Supply Not Affected
Published March 27, 2024
After news broke that dairy cattle tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to say there would be no impact on milk supply. According to…Environment Committee Considers Manure Grants
Published March 27, 2024
A bill was laid over for consideration later in the legislative session, providing grants to manage manure in the Karst region of southeastern Minnesota. "Nitrate pollution continues to be a threat in Minnesota water quality, especially in southeastern Minnesota where nitrate…No Long-Term Impact on Dairy Cattle
Published March 27, 2024
The HPAI cases in Texas and Kansas dairy herds will not have a significant impact on milk prices. "If you look at the numbers, we look at this maybe impacting milk production by one to one-and-a-half percent over some period…JBS Releases 4Q Financials
Published March 27, 2024
The world’s largest meatpacker is reporting fourth-quarter profits of $16.7 million. That’s a 96 percent decline from a year ago for JBS. An oversupply of chicken and pork, plus higher grain prices are having an impact.Philippines End Poultry Import Ban
Published March 27, 2024
The Philippine government has lifted its ban on imports of domestic and wild birds from Minnesota and Iowa. The ban was implemented last year when the region was fighting avian influenza.Wastewater Regs Deliver Financial Hit to Animal Agriculture
Published March 27, 2024
According to a coalition of meat and poultry industries, EPA’s proposed wastewater guidelines will cost the industry over $1 billion and the loss of thousands of jobs. The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition said EPA has “grossly underestimated” the…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…