Articles tagged under: cattle
Frankfurt, SD Couple Recognized for Conservation Efforts
Published March 13, 2022
A farming couple from Frankfort, South Dakota are the regional winners of the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award. Brian and Jamie Johnson have raised crops and cattle for 15 years. They rotate corn, soybeans, small grains and plant cover…Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…Cattle Prices Should Support Profitability, Says CattleFax
Published February 3, 2022
The last three years has been a time of liquidation for the cattle herd. CattleFax Vice President of Analysis Kevin Good expects liquidation to continue for another year. "Last year about one-third of the cow herd was exposed to drought…Getting Closer to Record High Cattle Prices
Published February 2, 2022
On Monday afternoon, the USDA released its semi-annual cattle inventory report. Ag Resource Company market analyst Nathan Lousy says inventories were tighter than expected. "We figured based on the drought in the Northern Plains and the large beef cow slaughter…Feedlot Heart Disease
Published December 30, 2021
There’s an increasing chance of feedlot cattle to be affected by untreatable and fatal congestive heart failure according to a DTN report. The condition, known as feedlot heart disease (FHD) may be tied to the selection of cattle for increased…Recommendations to Avoid Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock
Published December 20, 2021
Given the extent of the drought this past growing season, many forages contain high levels of nitrate that can cause toxicity issues in cattle. "Once you have a good idea of what your nitrate content is in all of your…Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill
Published October 21, 2021
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has new bipartisan legislation called the Cattle Contract and Library Act of 2021. This bill would make cattle marketing agreement data available through the USDA’s Agriculture Marketing Service. "Packers already need to file regular information…A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND
Published October 18, 2021
In Dickinson, North Dakota, Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange General Manager Larry Schnell says the week of October 7, the auction moved 4,000 head of calves, yearlings and cows. Schnell anticipates moving about 3,500 head on Tuesday and 5,000 head on Thursday…Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice
Published September 27, 2021
Despite the huge challenges facing cattle producers, members of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association came together with an optimistic voice in Fargo over the weekend. President Jeff Schafer of New Rockford says it’s often too easy to get caught up…