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Cattle Feeder Days: Making Feedlots More Successful

Published December 19, 2019

For over 40 years, cattlemen have been taking in the latest information, technology and research at the University of Minnesota Extension Cattle Feeder Days. U of M Extension cattle educator Dr. Joe Armstrong says the program is designed to make…

Guilty Plea for SD Feedlot Operator

Published September 18, 2019

A South Dakota feedlot operator allegedly operated a scam where he would resell the same cattle repeatedly and collect feed bills from customers for non-existent cattle. The case against Bob Blom reportedly involves 30,000 head of non-existing cattle, valued at…

Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards

Published March 25, 2019

Warming temperatures and rising rivers are creating less than ideal conditions for feedyards. Warren Rusche, a beef feedlot management associate with South Dakota State University Extension, explains that positioning of feed supplies close to livestock is important with rising water…

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Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers

Published February 20, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…

MN Cattle Feeder Working with Wet Conditions

Published November 7, 2018

In southwestern Minnesota, Beaver Creek farmer and rancher Pete Bakken weaned calves over a month ago. With good summer grazing conditions, Bakken says those calves weighed up well, are vaccinated and on feed. BLAC-X Farms is also receiving calves from…

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MN Cattlemen Hold Summer Tour

Published July 11, 2018

Cattle producers gathered in the Windom, Minnesota area on July 10 for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Summer Tour and Trade Show. The day’s events kicked off bright and early, as 16 charter buses were lined up at 7 a.m.…

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SD Cattlemen Looking for Moisture

Published June 3, 2018

Both the western and north central parts of South Dakota remain dry. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Specialist Warren Rusche says grazing resources could start to dwindle by the end of June if adequate rainfall isn’t received. In addition,…

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Cattle Feeder Days: Making Feedlots More Successful

Guilty Plea for SD Feedlot Operator

Less Than Ideal Conditions for Feedyards

Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers

MN Cattle Feeder Working with Wet Conditions

MN Cattlemen Hold Summer Tour

SD Cattlemen Looking for Moisture

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