Livestock Articles
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…New Ownership for Dickinson Auction Barn
Published January 9, 2023
Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange of Dickinson, North Dakota has new ownership. Larry Schnell retired and a group made up of Austin Henderson, John Fischer and Dan O'Donnell took over the reins at the end of 2022. "These places don't come up…MN Beef Update
Published January 7, 2023
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root discusses the MSCA's priorities for 2023 in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Small Meatpackers Receive Additional Grants
Published January 6, 2023
The Biden administration announced it’s awarding an additional $9.6 million in grants and loans to expand meat processing across the country. U.S. Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack said in a press conference that the programs aim to create “additional market…