Articles tagged under: livestock
Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims
Published March 15, 2024
With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…Students Preparing for Little ‘I’
Published February 1, 2024
The NDSU Little International Livestock Show will be held February 10. Little I Manager Kell Hellmuth is looking forward to this year's competition. "The atmosphere in Shepherd (Arena) with the excitement, the clean chips, the streamers hanging, all the bright…Genetic Investment Paid Off During Drought
Published October 5, 2022
Tour chairperson Kelly Hanson owns and operates Triple H Simmentals with his family near Hannaford, North Dakota. "The All Breeds Cattle Tour helps people see other operations and gives them ideas on how they can improve their own livestock operations."…A Shrinking Cattle Supply and Higher Meat Prices
Published June 10, 2022
Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson thinks the cattle supply is shrinking. "There are talks about smaller feedlots and the independent farmers with 200 head on the farm. They've been pushing these cattle out lighter and earlier, because…Finding the Right Balance of Nutrients for Livestock
Published June 6, 2022
Varying pasture conditions mean forage nutrients will also differ depending on location. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says a forage analysis can pay big dividends for a livestock herd. "Even in a drought situation, the forage mineral analysis…Avian Influenza Takes Heavy Toll on Poultry Industry
Published March 18, 2022
The current outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is hitting egg-laying flocks the hardest. According to the USDA, laying hens account for two-thirds of this year’s toll at 7.65 million birds. At least 17 of the more than 30 confirmed…Firmer Cattle Markets, Top Heavy Hog Markets
Published February 7, 2022
The live cattle market traded firmer last week. U.S. Commodities President Don Roose says the cattle cycle is positive. "Slaughter is increasing and packers are starting to chase the cattle markets. There's more beef in the pipeline, but the cycle…Proposition 12 Put On Hold
Published January 26, 2022
The Sacramento County Superior Court determined the state implemented Proposition 12 without clear rules on how it would be enforced. In 2018, California voters approved this law establishing housing requirements for pigs, egg laying hens and veal calves. That obligation…Ag Committee Takes Closer Look at Livestock Industry
Published October 8, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee considered the state of the livestock industry in a hearing on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified about the importance of creating a resilient and efficient meat processing system, supporting smaller processors and expanding capacity. "There's…