Livestock Articles
Drought Blamed for Contraction of the Cattle Herd
Published January 21, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says weather is the main driver of consolidation on the cattle industry. "We started in a back-to-back drought situation that urged consolidation in the cattle industry and inflation just spurred it on." The…Test Hay Quality
Published January 20, 2023
After last year's growing season, there's no shortage of forage, but NDSU Extension Forage Crops Specialist James Rogers says hay should be checked for quality. "With so much rainfall, the hay already on the ground received more moisture content than…Implications of Herd Liquidation
Published January 20, 2023
Two consecutive years of drought forced cattle producers to liquidate their herds. University of Nebraska Extension Livestock Economist Elliott Dennis expects feeder supplies to shorten when producers start to rebuild their numbers. "If we're having a lot of herd liquidation…Rorvig, Schafer Take Leadership Roles with NCBA Committees
Published January 18, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced the appointments made to its policy committees. Dan Rorvig of McVille, North Dakota is the new chair of the NCBA tax and credit committee. New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer is the…Legislature Expected to Address Corporate Farming Law
Published January 17, 2023
With the hope to grow animal agriculture in the state, there will be bills to modify North Dakota’s corporate farming law. "It appears that they would be only looking at a poultry, dairy, swine, aquaculture, and hydroponics," said State Agriculture…Auction Receipts Pick Up
Published January 14, 2023
After the holiday break, activity picked up at area auction barns. "Markets are very aggressive coming out of the holiday season with a lot of guys looking to fill yards," said Billy Bushelle, manager, Bagley Livestock Auction. "There's just a…SDPPC Review Legislative Agenda
Published January 14, 2023
The South Dakota Pork Producers Council wrapped up their annual Pork Congress in Sioux Falls Thursday. "We had a few discussions on what could be coming through the legislature," said Shane Odegaard, immediate past president. "There's not a lot happening…MN Beef Update
Published January 11, 2023
Join us in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to hear from Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt on how to plan resolutions for 2023.Support for Labeling Law
Published January 11, 2023
A coalition of 50 agriculture, rural and consumer groups has sent a joint letter to key lawmakers, seeking support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. The letter references a recent poll of American voters that found 86 percent of respondents…