Livestock Articles
Competitive Fall Feeder Market
Published September 4, 2022
With the end of summer, the auction bans are beginning their schedule of fall feeder cattle sales. Bagley Livestock Auction co-owner Billy Bushelle is confident about the prices for the feeder cattle run. "There's a considerably smaller amount of calves…NDSU Grad Begins New Role at LMA
Published September 1, 2022
The Livestock Marketing Association has hired Lucas Simmer as its government and industry affairs administrator. Simmer is a Rothsay, Minnesota native and a graduate of North Dakota State University.Tyson Plant Suspended From Exporting Pork to China
Published August 30, 2022
China has suspended a Tyson pork processing plant in Indiana from its list of eligible suppliers. The reason for this suspension has not been confirmed. In a statement, Tyson officials said the company is confident the U.S. and Chinese governments…Hog Processing Facility put to Vote
Published August 26, 2022
The Wholestone Farms meat packing plant that’s planned to build in Sioux Falls may be blocked because of a new initiative on the ballot. A measure put on the November ballot allows Sioux Falls voters to decide if they want…Fall Migration Poses Avian Influenza Risk
Published August 26, 2022
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt says USDA is keeping a close eye on foreign animal diseases that could affect markets. "When we had Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this past year, we were working to make…Recommendations Offered for Lamb Producers
Published August 26, 2022
A report from the American Lamb Board identifies on-farm practices that will impact lamb quality. During the American Lamb Summit, researchers highlighted the need to select genetics based on estimated breeding values. The importance of crossbreeding was also highlighted.Appeals Court Allows Ag Coalition Intervention Over Wolves
Published August 25, 2022
A coalition of agricultural groups will be allowed to intervene is the legal battle over the delisting of the gray wolf from the endangered species list. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit overturned a lower court ruling.…Vietnam ASF Vaccine Paused
Published August 24, 2022
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of an African Swine Fever vaccine. The decision was made after a small number of pigs died after getting the shot. Vietnam was the first country to commercially produce a vaccine for ASF.South Dakota Continues to Build Milk Cow Numbers
Published August 23, 2022
Milk production in the 24 major dairy states totaled more than 18 billion pounds, up a fraction from July of last year. South Dakota leads the way with a 13 percent increase in milk output. Minnesota milk production dropped just…