Livestock Articles
Federal Order Reform Endorsed
Published October 26, 2022
The National Milk Producers Federation leadership has unanimously endorsed a proposal to modernize Federal Milk Marketing Orders. NMPF has led more than 100 meetings over the past year to develop these recommendations.Tips for Sale Day
Published October 25, 2022
Weaned calves are starting to filter through sale barns. When marketing calves. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Field Specialist Olivia Amundson encourages the rancher to have a good health program in place for the calves. "When we collected data last…USMEF Awards Go To Lighthizer, Sanders
Published October 25, 2022
The U.S. Meat Export Federation will honor former U.S. Trade Ambassador Richard Lighthizer and Leann Sanders, who is a leader in the food verification and traceability effort. Lighthizer was part of trade negotiations with China, Japan, Mexico and Canada while…Near-Record Year for CAB
Published October 25, 2022
The Certified Angus Beef brand had its second largest sales volume in history in the past year. Total sales topped 1.2 billion pounds. That’s nearly two percent higher than the previous year. Certified Angus Beef-licensed packers identified 16 million fed…Turkey Will be on the Thanksgiving Table
Published October 24, 2022
Rumors of a turkey shortage for the holiday may be overstated. "There will not be a turkey shortage for Thanksgiving this year," emphasizes Ashley Kohls, executive director, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. "Avian influenza turkey loss actually only accounts for about…Cattle Numbers Tighten
Published October 24, 2022
USDA released a bullish Cattle on Feed Report on Friday. The total inventory of cattle and calves nationwide declined one percent from one year ago. September marketings rose four percent and placements were down four percent.Cow Slaughter Climbs Sharply
Published October 21, 2022
According to a report published by Steiner Consulting Group, the sharp increase in cow slaughter resulted in higher-than-expected slaughter numbers. Through September, about half a million more cattle were slaughtered than the same period last year. Steer slaughter during this…Determining Winter Hay Needs
Published October 21, 2022
Forages are a critical part of feeding programs to make it through northern winters. North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block recommends farmers conduct a thorough hay inventory for the upcoming feeding season. "You need to have…Milk Production Increases
Published October 21, 2022
Milk production in the 21 major dairy states totaled 17.5 billion pounds in September, up 1.6 percent from one year ago. South Dakota had the largest surge in milk production, up nearly 15 percent. That is due to the size…