Livestock Articles
Moving Cattle During Bad Weather
Published December 19, 2022
Hartwig Trucking's Steve Hartwig says adjustments have to be made on all sides of the cattle hauling industry to keep everyone safe but operational during huge storms. "Packers, sale barns and ranchers all struggle in weather like this." Using more…Beet Stock Values
Published December 19, 2022
There were no brokered American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock sales last week. “If we throw out the 290 shares sold on a short-term contract for deed, since the 2022 forecast payment was released in early November there have only…Dairy/Beef Crosses Fill the Gap
Published December 15, 2022
The U.S. cow herd is growing smaller, limiting the number of feeder calves. "The beef /dairy crosses are really helping fill the gap on tonnage that we're having with the lack of feeder calves," said Ted Perry, head of beef…Cull Cows Flood Auction Barns
Published December 14, 2022
Aberdeen Livestock owner Kevin Larson says weather has played a big role in the feeder cattle market. The heavier cattle are at the mercy of the packers, but the lighter calves will be strong. "We' ll see $10-to-$15 dollars a…Cattle Management in Winter Conditions
Published December 14, 2022
With heavy snow across the Midwest this past week, livestock producers should be cautious. NDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka recommends keeping a close eye on weaned calves following a storm. Hypothermia and frostbite may be apparent immediately afterwards,…South Dakota Cattlemen Discuss Pipeline Project
Published December 14, 2022
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association held their annual convention in Pierre, South Dakota. "Our committee meetings allows concerns to be brought up," said Eric Jennings, president. "We've had policy come forward considering the carbon pipeline that's being proposed in South Dakota,…Root Takes Role at MSCA and MBC
Published December 14, 2022
Kaitlyn Root is the new executive director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association and Beef Quality Assurance coordinator for the Minnesota Beef Council. Root is a Watkins, Minnesota native and a graduate of North Dakota State University. Most recently, Root…Communicating Beef’s Story
Published December 14, 2022
Farm and ranch families make up less than two percent of the total population. Communicating with the other 98 percent can be a challenge. "As much as we wish there were more John Wayne's in the world, we have to…HPAI Impacted Rendering Business
Published December 13, 2022
Rendering facilities can utilize byproducts from packing plants or processing facilities and add value to livestock. Farmers Union Industries CEO Dale Bernard likes to think of rendering as the ultimate recycler. "We take a lot of products that would fill…