Articles tagged under: cattle
Amid a Down Cattle Market, Auction Barn Owners Pleased with the Fall Run
Published November 25, 2019
The fall run of cattle is picking up pace at auction barns across the Northern Plains. Hub City Livestock co-owner Steve Hellwig says the number of yearlings running through the ring is surprising for this time of year. However, compared…A Late Harvest Threatens Feed Supplies
Published November 25, 2019
Late harvest discussions filled the halls at the Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting this past weekend. Bejou, Minnesota farmer Mike Gunderson hasn’t started corn harvest yet and says there will be challenges getting feed for cattle. "I still have oat…Fall Cattle Run Picking Up Pace in the Northern Plains
Published November 22, 2019
The fall run of cattle is starting to heat up at Northern Plains auction barns. Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange at Dickinson, North Dakota had over 4,400 head at Thursday’s sale. The 600 to 700-pound steers sold for $140-to-$153 per hundredweight. The…Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”
Published November 9, 2019
For both farmers and ranchers it has been a battle this year. Shayne Isane of Badger, Minnesota says the challenges started at wheat harvest and haven’t stopped. "Managing both the crops and cattle is like a stuck record. We struggled…A Wet Fall and Markets Points of Discussion for SD Stockgrowers
Published November 2, 2019
Compared to 2018, it’s been a better year for South Dakota cattle producers. South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson says while there were some minor delays, western South Dakota is looking at a bumper hay crop. The current…SD Senators Pave the Way for Beef Integrity Act
Published October 31, 2019
South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds have introduced the U.S. Beef Integrity Act. The bill addresses the “Product of the USA” labeling, making sure the description is only placed on beef born, raised and slaughtered in the U.S.…Marketing Calves in a Tough Market Environment
Published October 24, 2019
The fall run of cattle in the Northern Plains has been slow to start, primarily due to unfavorable weather and market prices. On top of that, cattle producers may be trying to market calves affected by the cold and snow…ND Dairy Ambassadors Being Sought
Published October 23, 2019
Midwest Dairy is seeking college-aged students interested in becoming a North Dakota Dairy Ambassador. The program offers leadership opportunities to connect with consumers, network with industry professionals and share their dairy story. Applications are due December 1 and ambassador will…Farmers and Ranchers Tell Emotional Story of Production Losses
Published October 21, 2019
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers gathered in Fessenden, North Dakota last Monday night to hear from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. Burgum and Goehring spent the day touring flood-ravished areas of North Dakota. At the…