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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…

The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United

Published September 27, 2021

There are huge issues affecting cattle producers across the nation. That’s according to Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who was a featured speaker during the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention. Front and center in Washington D.C. are taxes.…

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…

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Articles tagged under: cattle

Cattle Prices Should Support Profitability, Says CattleFax

Getting Closer to Record High Cattle Prices

Feedlot Heart Disease

Recommendations to Avoid Nitrate Poisoning in Livestock

Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Cattle Contract Library Bill

A Strong Fall Cattle Run Continues in Western ND

Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice

The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United

Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market

Cattle Deaths, Bale Fires Being Criminally Investigated in Stutsman County, ND

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