Livestock Articles
Ag Committee Reviews Livestock Planning Grants
Published March 20, 2023
In an ongoing effort to nurture animal agriculture in North Dakota, the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee took testimony on a proposal to create regional livestock planning grants. "This will allow the resources, the know how and the finances…The Untold Value of Genetic Testing
Published March 18, 2023
Genetic testing can help livestock producers determine their next herd sire or pick replacement heifers. Zoetis Strategic Beef Genetic Account Manager Jed Hutchinson says genetic testing helps determine a baseline for your herd. "Most people think about purebred guys that…Defending Raw Milk Sales
Published March 17, 2023
State Representative Dawson Holle testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee about HB 1515, his bill that would allow farms to sell raw milk. Holle, who is the youngest elected legislator in North Dakota history at 19, said raw milk could…The Threat of African Swine Fever
Published March 17, 2023
The U.S. swine industry is keeping tabs on African Swine Fever movement across the globe. University of Minnesota Professor Jerry Shurson says an ASF outbreak would be devastating to the supply chain. "The economic consequences caused by ASF have already…Becton Recognized by AASV
Published March 17, 2023
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians has awarded Dr. Lisa Becton with its Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year award. Becton is the National Pork Board's director of swine health.Robust Beef Demand
Published March 17, 2023
Cattle numbers are declining, but Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh says beef demand remains strong. "I have a seen studies that indicate that as long as people have jobs and our unemployment rate is fairly low, they'll treat themselves to…2023 Grazing Outlook
Published March 15, 2023
The grazing season is right around the corner and there’s two factors that influence forage production, the amount of precipitation from April 1 to July 1 and tiller development from last fall. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan…MN Beef Update
Published March 15, 2023
Minnesota Beef Business Manager Heather DeLong discusses the Minnesota Association Meat Processor Convention in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.‘Product of USA’ Label Won’t Stick
Published March 15, 2023
R-Calf USA CEO Bill Bullard says the new 'Product of the USA' labeling proposition won’t have much of an impact on consumers or the beef industry because it's a voluntary regime. "Only if a meat packer desires to affix a…