Articles tagged under: cattle
Auction Markets Hit Hard by Coronavirus
Published March 19, 2020
The impacts of the coronavirus outbreak are being felt at Stockmen's Livestock Exchange, a Dickinson, North Dakota-based auction barn. A number of cow/calf producers did background calves after weaning this year. "They've been looking for an opportunity to sell on…Limited Number of Feeders Sold in Aberdeen, SD
Published March 18, 2020
Aberdeen-based Hub City Livestock had a feeder cattle sale on Wednesday, but only 500-to-700 cattle were sold. Co-owner Steve Hellwig says normally there would be about 5,000 head through the ring. "We've told our local producers if you don't have…Cattlemen Respond to COVID-19 Impacts
Published March 18, 2020
The cattle industry is responding to market disruptions as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, other USDA officials and members of Congress, the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says producers bottom lines are suffering.…A Lot of Cattle Market Clarity to Come
Published March 18, 2020
There have been disruptions within the cattle markets as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. In particular, cattle futures are taking the hardest hit as traders anticipate a slowdown in beef demand with the possibility of a global recession. CattleFax…SDFU Asks for Price Fixing Investigation
Published March 18, 2020
The South Dakota Farmers Union has sent a letter to Governor Kristi Noem and other state leaders asking them to investigate the possibility of price fixing among four U.S. meat packers. In the letter, SDFU President Doug Sombke says packers…SDSU Extension Offers Calving/Breeding Considerations
Published March 11, 2020
Coming off a tough 2019, there are things within the cowherd that producers should be watch for and adjust accordingly. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Olivia Amundson says the first step is to make sure cows are in…BQA Program Continues to Grow
Published February 28, 2020
The Beef Quality Assurance program continues to get bigger and better, but still retains the goal of raising consumer confidence through proper management to produce a quality product. BQA program director Chase DeCoite says a revamped online training platform was…A Link Between Nutrition and Breeding Back
Published February 27, 2020
It’s calving season for producers in the Dakotas and Minnesota. However, getting to this point didn’t come without a far share of obstacles. Purina beef technical specialist Amy Radunz says one ongoing problem is forage quality. "There has been a…SDSU Extension Offers Livestock Feeding and Budget Tips
Published February 24, 2020
Compared to last year at this time, the cattle markets are experiencing increased volatility levels. "Everything from trade disruptions to general concern about price declines is influencing the market," explains South Dakota State University Extension risk management specialist Matthew Diersen.…