Articles tagged under: cattle
Angus Producers Focused on Haplotypes, Commercial Herds and More
Published November 16, 2020
In a year where few things have been normal, the American Angus Association was glad to carryout business as normal during the 137th Annual Convention. Angus cattle producers are focused on genetic selection and commercial herds. Immediate Past-President and Kimball,…Angus CEO: Resilience is in the Cattle Producer’s DNA
Published November 9, 2020
The annual American Angus Association Convention kicked off Sunday, November 8 in Kansas City. While very few things have been “normal” in a year full of change, CEO Mark McCully said resilience is in the cattle producer’s DNA. "2020 has…Calf and Cow Nutrition Both Important During Weaning
Published October 21, 2020
The fall months have been dry throughout much of South Dakota, with the latest USDA pasture and rangeland conditions coming in at 31 percent poor-to-very poor. That has altered plans for cattle producers. South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf specialist…CFAP 2.0 Payments at $4.5 Billion in Third Week
Published October 16, 2020
Three weeks into the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0, the USDA has paid out more than $4.5 billion. The top three U.S. commodities for payments include corn, cattle and soybeans. So far, North Dakota farmers have received more than $111…East Coast Native Has Big Plans for North Dakota Beef
Published October 13, 2020
John Roswech is on a mission to direct market North Dakota beef to consumers. For many years, the east coast native worked in the technology industry selling e-commerce software. Roswech first became familiar with the state 20 years ago on…Calf Prices Expected to be In-Line with Last Year, For Now
Published October 12, 2020
This fall, calf prices are expected to be in-line with last year at auction barns across North Dakota. That's according to Dickinson-based Stockmen’s Livestock Exchange owner Larry Schnell. "To start out with, we might be $5-to-$7 per hundredweight under year…Under Secretary Ibach Remains Optimistic About Opportunities for Cattle Producers
Published October 12, 2020
“There is opportunity for cattle producers.” That statement comes from USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who spoke to those gathered in Bismarck at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention. Particularly, there are opportunities for both…Cattle Producers, Organizations Continue to Seek Change
Published October 11, 2020
“Price discovery” and “transparency” have certainly been two trigger words in the cattle industry lately. The discussion on improving those issues in the cattle markets certainly picked up when USDA released a report highlighting the investigation of the boxed beef…Cattle Producers Get a Glimpse of Minot, ND Area Seedstock Operations
Published October 6, 2020
Cattle producers had an opportunity to view and learn from several different seedstock operations during the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) annual All Breeds Tour. During the two-day event, cattle producers from North Dakota and surrounding states toured eight ranches…