Livestock Articles
MN Beef Update
Published August 4, 2022
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota cattle producer Mike Landuyt recaps a few policy highlights from the NCBA Summer Business Meeting.Parade of Champions: Try Your Best
Published August 4, 2022
Jayma Lawson from Staples, Minnesota is a member of the Four Corners 4-H Club in Wadena County and Verndale FFA Chapter. "Every year, I learn more about being a leader, showing the public that raising animals is not just taking…Zoetis Receives Expanded Labels for Implant Products
Published August 3, 2022
Zoetis announced today it has received expanded label approval from the FDA’s Center for Veterinarian Medicine on three beef implant products. Synovex Choice, Synovex Plus, and Synovex One Feedlot are approved for reimplanting programs in both steers and heifers fed…Soybean Crush May Change U.S. Feed Dynamic
Published August 3, 2022
Rabobank Research Executive Director and Senior Protein Analyst Christine McCracken says the possibility of new soy crush facilities being built in the U.S. will change the feed dynamic for livestock production. It’s not clear how livestock production will expand in…MN Beef Update
Published July 31, 2022
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, hear more about plans for the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association at Farmfest.More Funds Available for Market Hog Pandemic Program
Published July 28, 2022
USDA has bumped up the amount of money available for its Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program to nearly $63 million. The Agriculture Department created this program in response to the COVD-related packer slowdown in 2020. Farmers who sold pigs between…Paul Launches Davenport Policy
Published July 28, 2022
Bev Paul has started a new business called Davenport Policy to help clients with farm policy and strategy. Paul was with Gordley Associates for more than 20 years.Sanderson Farms Purchase Complete
Published July 26, 2022
Cargill and Continental Grain completed their joint purchase of Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms. Sanderson Farms will combine with Continental Grain subsidiary Wayne Farms, forming a new privately held poultry business. The new business, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, will be headquartered in Oakwood,…MN Beef Update
Published July 25, 2022
In this week's Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota Beef Council CEO Kelly Schmidt recaps the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association summer tour.