Livestock Articles
HPAI Threat Remains
Published March 13, 2023
With spring around the corner, mass bird migration will begin soon. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson says the threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza will rear its head again. "Viruses tend to go away in the winter, but…Hall of Fame Honors for Hog Slat Founder
Published March 13, 2023
Hog Slat owner and founder Billy Herring was inducted into the National Pork Industry Hall of Fame. Hog Slat is the largest contractor and manufacturer of swine equipment in the United States. Outgoing National Pork Producers Council President Terry Wolters…Hays Succeeds Wolters
Published March 13, 2023
Missouri farmer Scott Hays is the new president of the National Pork Producers Council. Hays succeeds Terry Wolters of Pipestone, Minnesota. Lori Stevermer of Easton, Minnesota is the new NPPC president-elect. Todd Morotz of Minnesota was also elected to the…Changes Coming for Animal ID
Published March 12, 2023
The North Dakota Board of Animal Health held a subcommittee meeting regarding electronic ID for breeding cattle and buffalo. The proposed USDA rule is open for public comment. The primary change mandates all official identification would be electronically readable. This…Advice from Hall of Fame Inductees
Published March 12, 2023
Nancy Jo Bateman and Jerry Doan have been inducted into the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City. Bateman served as the executive director of the North Dakota Beef Commission until retiring…Meat and Poultry Expansion Announcements
Published March 12, 2023
USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the Biden Administration is investing $89 million under the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program to expand independent meat processors. USDA also announced the initial steps to create a more competitive marketplace for…MN Beef Update
Published March 12, 2023
Join us in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to hear from the Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth.Label Proposal May Raise Consumer Prices
Published March 8, 2023
The North American Meat Institute describes the USDA's proposed “Product of the USA” labeling rules as problematic. The NAMI said the rule will likely result in trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico, which could cost American consumers billions of dollars.…NMPF Board Endorses Federal Order Reform
Published March 7, 2023
After two years of debate and more than 130 meetings, the National Milk Producers Federation board of directors is giving its support to a proposal to modernize federal milk marketing orders. This proposal will be submitted to USDA for a…