Cattle Con #25 | Red River Farm Network

Efficient Tracking: The Power of RFID Technology

Published February 8, 2025

RFID technology is revolutionizing cattle management, offering producers a quick and accurate way to track and manage their animals. David McElhenney, Merck Animal Health, said it gathers essential data on each animal, including vaccines, shots, feed, and performance information. “What…

Targeted Marketing: Making Beef Reach the Right Audience

Published February 8, 2025

The Federation of State Beef Councils is a collective of 45 state councils that manage the $1-per-head Beef Checkoff, supporting projects that boost the beef industry. Travis Maddock, who is the vice chair, said the organization has two main objectives.…

A Game Changer for Hay Production

Published February 8, 2025

At CattleCon 25, John Deere launched the Weave Automation Baler. “The weaving is done by the baler itself, and you don’t have to do it in the tractor.” Kaylene Ballesteros, Deere’s go-to-market manager for hay and forage, said the Weave…

Disaster Payment Concerns

Published February 8, 2025

At the Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Jake Thompson spoke out about disaster payments. Thompson explained some producers who qualified for drought relief through the ERP2 program were later asked to return a portion…

Hope Remains for Farm Bill and Trade Decisions

Published February 8, 2025

The farm bill was a popular topic at CattleCon. Jason Leiseth, immediate past president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, acknowledged the farm policy delays but remained hopeful. "We look forward to the last half of the year to make some progress…

CattleCon Brings Industry Together for a Common Goal

Published February 8, 2025

CattleCon brought together producers from across the country to discuss the future of the beef industry. For North Dakota Stockman’s Association Vice President Tim Erbele, it was his first time at the event and he’s impressed. "It's amazing the number…

Carrington Dairy Wins NCBA Award

Published February 5, 2025

The Van Bedaf Dairy in Carrington, Noth Dakota, won the Beef Quality Assurance Dairy Farm award from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Petr Van Bedaf, president of dairy operations, called it "an incredible honor" and said he is "really proud…

Articles tagged under: Cattle Con #25

Efficient Tracking: The Power of RFID Technology

Targeted Marketing: Making Beef Reach the Right Audience

A Game Changer for Hay Production

Disaster Payment Concerns

Hope Remains for Farm Bill and Trade Decisions

CattleCon Brings Industry Together for a Common Goal

Carrington Dairy Wins NCBA Award

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