Livestock Articles
Philippines End Poultry Import Ban
Published March 27, 2024
The Philippine government has lifted its ban on imports of domestic and wild birds from Minnesota and Iowa. The ban was implemented last year when the region was fighting avian influenza.Wastewater Regs Deliver Financial Hit to Animal Agriculture
Published March 27, 2024
According to a coalition of meat and poultry industries, EPA’s proposed wastewater guidelines will cost the industry over $1 billion and the loss of thousands of jobs. The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition said EPA has “grossly underestimated” the…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…HPAI Identified in Dairy Cattle
Published March 26, 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a Minnesota goat March 20. Now, the disease has been identified in three Texas and one Kansas dairy herd. USDA emphasizes there is no threat to human health and all milk and dairy…AG Gains Protections for Dairy Farm Employees During Litigation
Published March 26, 2024
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has reached a temporary injunction with Evergreen Dairy at Paynesville. With this announcement, employees at five facilities in Stearns County and one in Redwood County will be paid while legal action continues. The AG’s Office…‘Product of USA’ Rule a Concern North of the Border
Published March 26, 2024
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Cattle Association are monitoring the developments with the new ‘Product of the USA’ rule. USDA announced only beef and pork products that came from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the…MN Beef Update
Published March 25, 2024
This week, Minnesota Beef Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth recaps the Minnesota Meat Processors Convention for the Minnesota Beef Update. A Crookston, Minnesota meat processor, was awarded the Minnesota Beef Retail Backer Award. B&E Meats was recognized for its…Placement Number is a Surprise
Published March 25, 2024
In Friday’s USDA report, cattle placements were up a surprising ten percent. USDA livestock economist Mike McConnell said there is some logic to these numbers. "In January, we actually had a relatively low placement number," said McConnell. "That was due to…Muddying Things Up
Published March 22, 2024
Extreme mud conditions can come with the spring melt. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Karl Hoppe advises farmers to take a proactive approach where they can. "If you can afford it having concrete would work wonderfully for a cowherd, but…