Articles tagged under: cattle
Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market
Published September 27, 2021
There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…Cattle Deaths, Bale Fires Being Criminally Investigated in Stutsman County, ND
Published September 1, 2021
A North Dakota rancher was making his normal rounds, checking pastures on July 27th when he came upon a horrific scene – more than 40 percent of the cattle were dead. In a press conference Wednesday, Stutsman County Sherriff’s Department…New Guidance Available for Packers and Stockyards Act
Published August 25, 2021
The USDA issued new guidance on how to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act. The enforcement policy now highlights how problematic provisions of the 2020 undue preferences rule will not apply to cases protecting producers from retaliation and racial discrimination.…Dealing with Cattle Nutrition During a Drought
Published August 24, 2021
Cow-calf producers should monitor body condition scores as they evaluate cattle nutrition. Elanco Cattle Technical Consultant Sara Linneen says that is especially important during this drought. "Ranchers need to be creative and adjust expectations," says Lineen. "Understand if you have…Lower Cattle-On-Feed Numbers in July
Published August 23, 2021
Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter in U.S. feedlots totaled 11.1 million head on August 1. That’s two percent below last year. July feedlot placements were 1.74 million head, eight percent below one year ago. Fed cattle marketings in…Seeking Solutions
Published August 19, 2021
South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says cattle market transparency is a tough issue. The American Farm Bureau asked the Biden administration for an interim report from the Department of Justice. "We want to know whether if there's actual…Parade of Champions – Justus Moser
Published August 19, 2021
Family is at the heart of showing livestock for Justus Moser of Morris, Minnesota. "I've always enjoyed showing alongside my siblings. They've taught me a lot about livestock, all species." The Morris FFA member is showing two Lim-Flex heifers and…South Dakota Ranchers Want Competitive and Fair Cattle Markets
Published August 18, 2021
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings won’t forget the recent black swan events impacting cattle producers. "We came up to a high supply of cattle in January 2020, this was peak supply. At that point, we barely had enough…Tax Policy Front and Center for Cattle Producers
Published August 16, 2021
Cattle producers from across the country brought forth several policy items at the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Allison VanDerWal says tax policy was a main point of discussion. "Tax policy in regards to stepped…