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Tyson Plant Strike

Published June 30, 2025

Workers at the Tyson Foods beef plant in Amarillo, Texas, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The local Teamsters union, representing about 3,100 employees, approved the move by a 98 percent margin, demanding higher wages and better benefits. The…

High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds

Published April 16, 2025

As drought conditions persist across North Dakota, NDSU Extension is warning livestock producers to monitor water quality in stock ponds. “There’s a lot of water sources that are dry or nearly dry with the lack of snow and runoff,” said…

Ranchers Need Extra Spring Moisture to Meet Grazing Needs

Published March 28, 2025

Over half of North Dakota is experiencing drought conditions heading into the 2025 planting season, with around 12 percent of the state in the abnormally dry range. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says ranchers will likely need…

Lack of Winter Moisture Deepens Drought Concerns

Published March 18, 2025

Much of central South Dakota is in severe drought conditions heading into the spring planting season. Aberdeen-based National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Doering said the dry, warm fall and open winter didn't help. "We did not get a lot of…

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, in Oklahoma City, David Reis, a rancher from Lyman County, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges and uncertainty facing agriculture. "I really kind of got involved because of the fourth generation. I want to…

Carrington Dairy Wins NCBA Award

Published February 5, 2025

The Van Bedaf Dairy in Carrington, Noth Dakota, won the Beef Quality Assurance Dairy Farm award from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Petr Van Bedaf, president of dairy operations, called it "an incredible honor" and said he is "really proud…

Lab-Grown Meat Labeling Bill Advances

Published January 27, 2025

A bill defining and requiring lab-grown meat to be clearly labeled has advanced through a committee in the South Dakota House of Representatives. HB1022 classifies cell-cultured proteins that are not labeled as such to be misbranded.

U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Slightly Down

Published January 27, 2025

According to the January Cattle on Feed Report released Friday, the number of cattle and calves on feed in U.S. feedlots totaled 11.8 million as of January 1, 2025. This marks a one percent decrease compared to January 1, 2024.…

NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Published January 22, 2025

North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center hosted its annual Feedlot School on Wednesday and Thursday. The event is designed for cattle producers, feeders, backgrounders, feed industry professionals, animal healthcare suppliers, and anyone interested in feedlot production. "We've been…

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

Published December 18, 2024

Cattle markets look to end a strong year on a high note. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says holiday demand has been a pleasant surprise. "Cutout values are up again and there was really strong demand for ribs for…

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Articles tagged under: livestock

Tyson Plant Strike

High Sulfates Pose Risk to ND Herds

Ranchers Need Extra Spring Moisture to Meet Grazing Needs

Lack of Winter Moisture Deepens Drought Concerns

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Carrington Dairy Wins NCBA Award

Lab-Grown Meat Labeling Bill Advances

U.S. Cattle on Feed Inventory Slightly Down

NDSU Feedlot School Held in Carrington

Cattle Markets Set to End Year Strong, Driven by Holiday Demand

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