Articles tagged under: cattle
Hay and Alfalfa Acres Threatened by Drought Conditions
Published April 17, 2021
Nationwide, 34 percent of hay acreage and 48 percent of alfalfa acreage lie within a drought area. For hay, that includes 99 percent of North Dakota, 68 percent of South Dakota and 10 percent of Minnesota. Nearly all of the…The Stars are Aligning in the Cattle Markets
Published April 1, 2021
The last two weeks have been pivotal for the cattle markets, as the stars are aligning and allowing for a higher trade. However, one would never guess cattle prices are strengthening judging by grain prices. So, why the sudden turnaround?…Drought Conditions Creating Nervousness Among Cattle Producers
Published March 29, 2021
Farmers and ranchers are nervous as spring nears as drought conditions have not receded in many areas. Near New Rockford, North Dakota, that dryness is very concerning for Rhein Valley Farm’s Jeff Schafer. Schafer, who runs a 400-head Angus cow-calf…New USDA Assistance Plan Includes Further Funding for Crop and Cattle Producers
Published March 24, 2021
The Pandemic Assistance for Producers plan from USDA includes cattle top-up payments for ranchers who sold into a depressed market after the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program deadline of April 15. These payment rates vary depending on the class of…Tuberculosis Confirmed in South Dakota Beef Herd
Published March 24, 2021
For the first time since 2017, bovine tuberculosis (TB) has been found in a South Dakota beef herd. In a statement, state veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven said the infected cow was identified in January by meat inspectors at a Minnesota…A Fast-Paced Feeder Cattle Run
Published March 18, 2021
The feeder cattle market has been very active up to this point across the Northern Plains. That can partially be attributed to the favorable weather for feeding cattle this winter. Compared to the same period last year, Napoleon Livestock Auction…Ways for Livestock Producers to Diversify the Feed Bunk
Published March 15, 2021
It’s no secret that it’s dry across a vast majority of the Northern Plains. That dryness is expected to linger into the summer months. In times of drought, North Dakota has diverse feedstuffs that can help livestock producer be successful.…Cattle Producers Focused on Trade Access, Climate Change and More
Published February 24, 2021
Day one of the virtual Cattle Industry Convention “Winter Reboot” event was filled with industry updates and policy decisions impacting ranchers. Trade access continues to be a top priority for the U.S. beef industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of…U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Excited to See Ducheneaux at FSA
Published February 21, 2021
Zach Ducheneaux ranches on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in north central South Dakota and currently serves on the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association board. Director of Policy Outreach Lia Biondo says Ducheneaux is passionate about beginning U.S. farmers and ranchers and…