Articles tagged under: feedlots
MN Pollution Control Revising Feedlot Operating Permit
Published March 11, 2020
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency wants to revise the general operating permit for large feedlots in Minnesota. The proposed permit changes include new requirements of no land application of solid manure in February and March, annual record keeping and reporting…COF Report Shows Higher November Placements
Published December 22, 2019
The latest Cattle on Feed Report was mostly in-line with expectations. The USDA report says there are 12.0 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of December 1, a two percent increase from one year ago. Placements in feedlots during…Spring Challenges May Show Up in the Feedlot This Fall
Published July 25, 2019
The heavy rainfall and the summer heat are creating trying conditions for both crop and cattle producers. At the same time, cattle feeders are preparing for the fall calf buying season. South Dakota State University Extension Feedlot Management Associate Warren…Wet Weather Has Cattle Producers Adjusting
Published October 30, 2018
One factor that entered into the cattle complex this fall was rain and snow. "As a result, some producers chose to leave calves on grass with cows. They did better that way rather than in a feedlot with unfit conditions."…Ranchers and Feeders Preparing for Fall Cattle Run
Published September 18, 2018
In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. "It certainly looks like enough feed base…