Articles tagged under: cattle
Both Sides of the Beef Bill Story
Published February 8, 2021
A bill introduced in the North Dakota House would makes changes to dollars allocated to the state Beef Checkoff Program. "I was initially asked to introduce the legislation by a lone constituent," said Representative Sebastian Ertelt during a House Agriculture…Vilsack Addresses Cattle Market Fairness in Confirmation Hearing
Published February 8, 2021
South Dakota Senator John Thune was the final Senate Agriculture Committee member to ask questions during Tuesday’s hearing for Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. Thune asked about cattle market investigations. "We are going to look at every vehicle we have…North Dakota Ranchers Show Up and Speak Out on Beef Checkoff Bill
Published February 7, 2021
Cattle ranchers and industry stakeholders from across North Dakota filled Room 327C and the lined the hallways of the state capitol building Friday. That's because the House Agriculture Committee took over 65 written statements and heard nearly three hours of…Local Cattle Producers Join the New NCBA Officer Team
Published February 7, 2021
Jerry Bohn of Wichita, Kansas is the new president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Kimball, Minnesota cattle producer Don Schiefelbein is now president-elect, and Todd Wilkinson of De Smet, South Dakota is the new vice president. The new officer…NCBA Makes Improving the Cattle Business Climate a Top Priority
Published February 7, 2021
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will continue to improve the business climate for cattle producers in 2021. That, along with several other policy priorities, were established during the association’s Winter Business Meeting held virtually this past week. “There is no…A Look at the ND Beef Checkoff Program
Published January 28, 2021
The Beef Checkoff program has been around since 1973. "It is not necessarily something new for cattle producers," says Nancy Jo Bateman, executive director, North Dakota Beef Commission. Like other commodity groups, the North Dakota Beef Commission is a state…Latest COVID Relief Package Brings Benefits for Cattle Producers
Published December 22, 2020
The newly passed COVID-19 relief package includes $1.4 billion in additional assistance for cattle producers who sold into a depressed market after April 15. The payment will be for cattle inventory from CFAP 1.0 and not require a new sign-up…Now is the Time for Late Gestation Planning
Published December 21, 2020
For most cattle producers, weaning is in the books and pregnancy checking is complete or soon to be underway. Now is the time to pay attention to those pregnant cows out on crop residue or grass. South Dakota State University…Navigating Severe Winter Feeding Conditions
Published December 18, 2020
This winter has been favorable for feeding cattle in the Northern Plains. But while the weather has been mild lately, winter-like weather is coming sooner rather than later. South Dakota State University Extension beef feedlot management associate Warren Rusche says…