Articles tagged under: cattle
“Business as Usual” for Seedstock Producers
Published April 13, 2020
The coronavirus has caused a decline in live and feeder cattle prices, but how has it impacted the seed stock business? Since the beginning of winter, Western Ag Reporter field editor Will Bollum has been traveling across North Dakota, South…ND Stockmen’s Association is Compiling Changes/Cancellations List
Published April 9, 2020
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a list of industry event and cattle sale changes and cancellations. The list, along with other coronavirus resources, are available on the association’s website. If you have a change or cancellation to report,…Cattle Investigations Will Take Some Time
Published April 9, 2020
The USDA is now investigating cattle prices during the coronavirus. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it will take some time. "The USDA hasn't yet released their investigation on what happened in the wake of the Holcomb fire. If these…Perdue Gives Status Update on Farmer Coronavirus Aid
Published April 9, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the USDA continues the process of getting feedback from agricultural groups on the USDA’s response to COVID-19. "We're meeting daily getting data, listening to stakeholders within the various commodity groups and getting their ideas, talking…AG and CFTC Urged to Monitor for Market Manipulation
Published April 7, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson is asking Attorney General William Barr and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Heath Tarbert to monitor the U.S. cattle markets. With the dramatic changes in the futures market, Peterson wants the Trump Administration to consider…Local Ag Groups Give Coronavirus Aid Feedback to USDA
Published April 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting feedback from local ag groups on how to develop coronavirus aid using $9.5 billion from the recent stimulus package. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson, the program needs to…Livestock Markets Trying to Look Past COVID-19
Published March 25, 2020
Packers within the cattle industry are stepping up, offering premiums to cattle feeders for the week of March 23. Another glimmer of good news is the cattle markets have rebounded to start the week. As the commodity markets try to…Tyson to Offer Premiums for Cattle Harvested This Week
Published March 23, 2020
Tyson Fresh Meats is giving cattle feeders a one-time premium this week for harvested animals. The company provided the Red River Farm Network with the following statement: As an American company supporting the agricultural backbone of this country it is…Cattle Community is Addressing COVID-19 Issues
Published March 23, 2020
The coronavirus has taken a toll on the livestock markets and the cattle community is seeking programs to provide financial assistance. Agricultural labor is also a growing concern for those who utilize the H-2A worker program. Dan Rorvig, who ranches…