Livestock Articles
Expansion is a Double Edged Sword
Published November 13, 2022
CattleFax CEO Randy Blach spoke the expansion of meat processing while at the U.S. Meat Export Federation Strategic Planning Conference in Oklahoma City. Labor shortages are a huge obstacle faced by packing plants. "Are we going to continue to have…Calf Run Underway at Wishek Auction Barn
Published November 13, 2022
When the snow falls, the calves come home. "A lot of producers pull calves off cows in November and December so guys are just starting to filter in the calf groups," said Missy Walth, manager, Wishek Livestock Auction. Demand looks…Corn 10 Cents Forward, Feeders $1 Back
Published November 12, 2022
Calf prices are lofty compared to 2019-2020. However, the corn prices may be the glass ceiling for the cattle market. "When we look at the price for feeder cattle, we see it may be further away from setting records than…Weathering the Storm
Published November 9, 2022
Freshly weaned calves are more susceptible to sickness from the cold, wet weather, NDSU Extension Veterinarian Gerald Stokka reminds ranchers to monitor for pneumonia following the storm. "Hopefully, weaned calves have settled down and are eating creep feed so their…Packers Hesitant to Expand
Published November 8, 2022
USDA has invested the expansion of beef processing capacity. However, Iowa State University Extension Livestock Economist Lee Schulz beleives some meat processors are having second thoughts. "Some of those planned additions are being postponed indefinitely." Numerous factors are at play.…Dairy Farmers Urged to Embrace Marketing Opportunities
Published November 8, 2022
AgDairy marketing specialist Robin Schmahl expects Class III milk prices to remain steady with little change expected in milk production or consumer demand. "Higher demand probably isn't going to happen because of the current economic situation and it will take…MN Beef Update
Published November 6, 2022
Minnesota's State Cattlemen's Association's Convention is coming up. Hear more about convention from Rachel Gray of Little Timber Farms in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.Anderson to Oversee SD Beef Checkoff
Published November 4, 2022
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council has a new executive director. Jodie Anderson, who was at the helm of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association for 16 years, is now working on beef checkoff issues. Suzy Geppert, who is the previous…ND Meat Processors Receive USDA Grant
Published November 3, 2022
A national rollout of USDA funding is helping meat processors in Mott and Mandan, North Dakota. Rural Development State Director Erin Oban announced the grants. "Rural Development was given a responsibility to design programs that would respond to challenges in…