Livestock Articles
Dairy Industry Seeks Better Ocean Freight Service
Published October 14, 2022
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei sat down with representatives of the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation to discuss supply chain issues. The dairy groups emphasized the continuing problems with high costs, unreliable scheduling and the…NCBA Denounces Google Feature
Published October 12, 2022
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association denounced Google’s new sustainability search feature that provides climate information on cattle production. NCBA President Don Schiefelbein released a statement claiming Google is using its resources to target cattle producers and ignore the science that…HSUS Wants Proposition 12 to Stay
Published October 12, 2022
Following oral arguments from the Supreme Court on Proposition 12, the Humane Society of the United States said they would fight to ensure California’s humane law stays intact. Proposition 12 puts restricts certain livestock housing for egg-laying hens, veal and…On Alert for HPAI
Published October 12, 2022
According to Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, there’s been 20 positive Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases since the summer. "We just hit 100 cases for the year; that's four million birds." Petersen said $1 million-to-$3 million is needed from the…Interpreting Biden Trade Strategy
Published October 12, 2022
The Biden Administration is taking a different approach to trade. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Baucus says the White House is not negotiating traditional trade agreements involving market access provisions to remove tariffs. "Instead, they're…Township Zoning Regs Went Too Far
Published October 11, 2022
Cass County Judge Wade Webb ruled Howes Township failed to demonstrate the justification for its strict zoning setbacks. The township policy said feedlots must have a one-and-a-half mile setback from residential areas. The zoning requirement was implemented after a large…Hope for Hailey Payments Distributed
Published October 10, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation distributed nearly a quarter-million dollars in aid this week through the Hope After Haley Disaster Relief Program. Hope After Hailey developed after North Dakota ranchers suffered devastating livestock losses in…MN Beef Update
Published October 9, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Royalee Rhoads talks about the new video series "Make the Most of your Meal".Dust Pneumonia-An Increasing Risk for Livestock
Published October 8, 2022
The lack of moisture in the last few months has livestock producers on alert for signs of dust pneumonia in their cattle. NDSU Extension Veterinarian and Livestock Stewardship Specialist Gerald Stokka says the combination of dry conditions and dehydration could…