Livestock Articles
Dairy Dollars
Published January 24, 2023
USDA is offering another round of assistance to dairy farmers. This includes a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program. There’s nearly $100 million left from a $350 million commitment under this program. This will cover…Possible Bison Exports to Japan
Published January 23, 2023
The wheels are turning toward a bison export market in Japan. American Bison Association Executive Director Jim Mathison says members of their organization have been exploring the possibility and the first steps are being taken to make it a reality.…A Neutral Cattle on Feed Report
Published January 23, 2023
Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report is considered to be mostly neutral. The on-feed total of 11.7 million head was down three percent from one year ago. December placements topped 1.8 million head, down eight percent. Marketings of 1.7 million head was…Milk Producers of North Dakota Recognize Boeshans and Amundson
Published January 21, 2023
During the 55th Annual North Dakota Dairy Convention, North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans received the Merit Award. The Milky Way Award, a lifetime achievement award for an individual involved in the dairy industry, went to long-time promoter…Expanding North Dakota’s Dairy Industry
Published January 21, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says the state's dairy industry is slowly shrinking. "There's currently 38 dairy farms left in North Dakota," said Boeshans. "The biggest concern is making sure dairy farmers don't get forced out of…Opposition Seen for Electronic Ear Tag Proposal
Published January 21, 2023
USDA is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend disease tracability regulations and require electronic identification for cattle and bison moving interstate. "We knew it was coming and a lot of it was what they proposed before," said Justin…I-BAND Supports HB 1436
Published January 21, 2023
There two bills in the North Dakota Legislature seeking changes in the structure of the North Dakota Beef Commission. HB 1436 calls for the beef checkoff board to be elected positions rather than being appointed by the governor. Independent Beef…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…