Articles tagged under: cattle
A Decision to Stay in the Business
Published July 11, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Summer Tour made many stops throughout the day including a seedstock cattle farm and a hoop barn designed to feed Holstein calves. The tour also stopped at Chokio, Minnesota, where the Blackwelder Family operates County…MN Cattlemen Explore the Agricultural Diversity of Morris
Published July 11, 2019
The rainy weather didn’t stop nearly 800 pairs of cowboy boots from gathering for the 39th annual Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour. It was a jam-packed day visiting farms and agricultural businesses around Morris. While the main focus was…In the Heat of Summer, Look Out for Pinkeye and Foot Rot
Published June 28, 2019
With cattle out on pasture, the chance of pinkeye and foot rot increases as the summer heat turns on. NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka says fly control is one way to decrease those chances. "Areas around water where cattle…Reminders for Producers Turning Cattle Out to Pasture
Published June 17, 2019
It’s a busy time of year for cattle producers, who are turning pairs out to pasture. During the summer months, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist Taylor Grussing says producers should watch for pinkeye and foot rot. "We're already…U.S. Beef Gains Access to Japan
Published May 17, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions eliminating Japan’s restrictions on U.S. beef exports. The terms take effect immediately and allow U.S. products from all cattle, regardless of age, to…Check Cow Nutrition After Calving
Published April 24, 2019
Calving season is in full swing across North Dakota, and the first two to three months post-calving are the most nutritionally demanding for cows. According to NDSU Extension, a 1,400-pound cow producing 20 pounds of milk per day needs ten…Demand for Fed Cattle Remains Strong
Published April 20, 2019
With a new calf crop on the ground, cattle producers in the Northern Plains are beginning to monitor fall prices. NDSU Extension livestock economist Tim Petry says the big item to watch is corn. The corn market may continue to…Funding Available for Tracebility
Published April 17, 2019
USDA is investing $1 million to fund animal disease traceability and electronic identification projects in cattle. The goal is to determine the effectiveness of radio frequency identification tags in “high-volume, fast-paced environments.” Projects will track cattle movement and collect health…Cattle Producers Weather, Yet, Another Storm
Published April 11, 2019
Cattle producers are weathering the winter storm as it moves through South Dakota, into portions of Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. "As my brother and I checked cows overnight, there was something different falling every time we got up," says…