Livestock Articles
Smithfield Settles Price Fixing Lawsuit
Published September 28, 2022
Smithfield Foods will pay $75 million to settle a price-fixing lawsuit. A federal court in Minneapolis still needs to approve the deal. Smithfield officials denied liability, but said it settled to avoid the risk and cost of litigation. In mid-September,…August Cattle on Feed Report as Expected
Published September 26, 2022
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on September 1, 2022. According to USDA's National Ag Statistics Service, the inventory is…Federal Government Takes Action to Spur Competition and Protect Producers
Published September 26, 2022
The White House is taking steps to improve competition in the meatpacking business. USDA will publish proposed rules within the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect farmers and ranchers from abuse. There’s also $15 million being made available for the…MN Beef Update
Published September 26, 2022
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, there are a few more back to school beef meal ideas.NDSA Convention Discuss Problems and Priorities
Published September 26, 2022
A trade show, committee meetings, and general sessions were on the agenda at the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association annual convention. NDSA President Jeff Schafer refers to the policy meetings as the "meat and potatoes" of convention. "The North Dakota Stockmen's…Looking for New MN Beef Ambassadors
Published September 26, 2022
There is an opportunity for young beef enthusiasts to promote beef. Minnesota Beef Ambassador Addison Hillman has served the industry for the past year and says applications are due soon. "Applications are due October 10th and the interview is October…Added Value with BQA
Published September 26, 2022
With feed prices rising higher, livestock producers are making every dollar count. NDSU Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says a premium price is available for Beef Quality Assurance certified cattle. "That's the monetary value, but really healthier cattle that gain better…Bateman Reflects on Beef Demand
Published September 26, 2022
North Dakota Beef Commission Executive Director Nancy Jo Bateman is retiring at the end of the year. Bateman says the past 38 years have shown her the importance of consumer perception. "If we took all the beef that we produce…DOJ Takes Input on Livestock Market Competition
Published September 26, 2022
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke was part of a recent meeting with the Department of Justice regarding anticompetitive practices in the livestock industry. "We met with about fifty people and talked about a lot of topics, but the…