Livestock Articles
Using Feed Additives to Address GHG Emissions
Published December 13, 2022
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Food and Drug Administration to review the use of animal feed additives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The European Union and Brazil are reviewing this option, but the United States has…Landuyt Named Cattleman of the Year
Published December 12, 2022
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association named Mike Landuyt the Cattleman of the Year. Landuyt Land and Livestock is a fifth generation family farming operation near Walnut Grov. The award is presented each year to an individual with outstanding leadership and…New Leadership for MSCA
Published December 12, 2022
Mark Pankonin of Lamberton is taking over the reins as president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association. "I'm excited to serve during such a prosperous time for the cattle industry. We are still dealing with drought relief issues, wolf depredation…MN Beef Update
Published December 10, 2022
Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt talks about the value of beef during the holidays in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Dairy Industry Fights for Workforce Modernization Act
Published December 9, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association wants the Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed during the lameduck session. "Workforce is by far the number one issue facing our IDFA members," said Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA. "Most of our members are short 10-to-20…Opportunities for Animal Agriculture
Published December 9, 2022
Incoming North Dakota House Agriculture Committee Chair Paul Thomas sees the addition of more soy crush facilities could open the door to animal agriculture in the state. "There's going to be more meal available for animal feed." Thomas is seeing…DMC Enrollment Period Extended
Published December 9, 2022
USDA has extended the deadline for farmers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage programs for 2023. The National Milk Producers Federation praised the news and encouraged dairy farmers to consider USDA’s complete array of…Cattle Market Gains Aren’t Offsetting Increased Costs
Published December 7, 2022
Hub City Livestock Auction owner Steve Hellwig is seeing a $3-to-$5 permium for calves that are weaned and bunk-broke. Hellwig says the cattle market has some catching up to do. "Yes, the prices are $150-to-$200 more a head than what…Market Transparency Rule in Place
Published December 7, 2022
USDA has issued its final rule implementing a contract library pilot program to improve transparency and competition in the cattle market. Any meatpacker with more than five percent of the annual national cattle supply must report marketing information at the…