Articles tagged under: cows
Amid a Down Cattle Market, Auction Barn Owners Pleased with the Fall Run
Published November 25, 2019
The fall run of cattle is picking up pace at auction barns across the Northern Plains. Hub City Livestock co-owner Steve Hellwig says the number of yearlings running through the ring is surprising for this time of year. However, compared…Straw Can Help Keep Cows Full
Published December 27, 2018
To keep cows full and prepared for winter, NDSU Extension says cattle producers can consider feeding wheat straw. The amount of straw blended into a ration will vary based on cow needs and other feeds used. A 1,400-pound cow in…A Strong December Cattle Run
Published December 19, 2018
Between wet weather and harvest delays, the fall cattle run was pushed back throughout much of the region. Come December, the fall run did pick up pace at many North Dakota auction markets. Recent runs at Napoleon Livestock have averaged…USDA Buys Fluid Milk For Nutrition Programs
Published August 14, 2018
USDA will buy $50 million worth of fluid milk for distribution at food assistance programs across the country. Section 32 funds were used for this purchase. This is a separate action from USDA’s $12 billion aid package to help farmers…More Cattle Going to Slaughter
Published August 6, 2018
Cow and heifer numbers moving to slaughter are up more than eight percent from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says a lack of grass due to drought is the reason. "Actually, beef cow slaughter is up…