Livestock Articles
Cull Cows and Bulls at All-Time High
Published April 6, 2024
Cattle futures dropped to a three-month low this past week. Mitch Barthel, who owns the Perham Stockyards and the Tri-County Stockyards, is continuing to see strong prices at auction. With record values for 90 percent beef trimmings, weigh-up cows and…MN Beef Update
Published April 6, 2024
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root provides a preview of the organization's advocacy efforts and events. This Minnesota Beef Update highlights an upcoming trip to visit with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and the annual Steak on a Stick…MN House Ag Committee Update on HPAI
Published April 6, 2024
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee heard an update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza after the virus has infected dairy cattle, goats, and one human. Minnesota Board of Animal Health Executive Director Dr. Brian Hoefs says their agency is working with…Important Calving Reminders
Published April 6, 2024
To keep calves healthy, it is important to make sure they are nursing and dry. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe also warns that any calving sheds need to be well-ventilated. "You have to be careful about having these little…Lab Grown Meat Generates Debate in State Senate
Published April 5, 2024
The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed in the Minnesota Senate and will now go to the House for consideration. During the debate, three attempts were made to label lab-grown meat products. Senator Rich Draheim, who is a Republican from south-central…Safety Precautions Advised
Published April 5, 2024
With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…Red Meat Exports Impact on 2023 Corn and Soybeans
Published April 3, 2024
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has released a report showing an economic impact of 14.6 percent per bushel of corn in 2023 by red meat exports. The Juday Group founder Dave Juday explains. “Red meat exports that both beef and…NE Closed to Dairy Cattle Imports Without Permit
Published April 3, 2024
Due to HPAI, Nebraska authorities are now monitoring the movement of dairy cattle into the state. All female breeding cattle coming into Nebraska must obtain a permit from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. The order is in place through April.Calving Season
Published April 2, 2024
Calving season is underway for Peter Bakken's operation at Beaver Creek in far southwestern Minnesota. This past week's snow and rain made things more difficult, but Bakken was happy to get the moisture. "The ground was almost too dry so…