Articles tagged under: livestock
Burgum Waives Restrictions for Truckers Helping ND Livestock Producers
Published September 25, 2021
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order waiving the hours of service, weight, width, height restrictions and fees for commercial truckers hauling hay, water and livestock in North Dakota. While the dry conditions are improving slightly, nearly all…Parade of Champions – Sydnee Johnson
Published August 23, 2021
Sixteen-year-old Sydnee Johnson of Zap, North Dakota has shown goats and beef cattle throughout her 4-H career. A few years ago, Johnson and her four siblings decided to full commit themselves to the organization. "My older sister had to pick…Parade of Champions – Bridger Mongeau
Published August 2, 2021
Bridger Mongeau is from the Barnesville/Moorhead, Minnesota area and shows pigs and horses. "I made a state fair trip with my horses and won grand champion market barrow, grand champion market gilt and overall supreme showman." Ahead of the fair,…Two New Drought Loan Programs Available for ND Livestock Producers
Published August 1, 2021
The Bank of North Dakota has two new loan programs available to help livestock producers recover from the extreme drought. "These programs are similar to others we've rolled out in other droughts, but we made changes," said Todd Steinwand, president,…A 40% Decline in Forage Production Forecast for ND
Published July 24, 2021
Experts addressed the 'elephant in the state' during the Carrington Research Extension Center field day: drought. Earlier this spring, NDSU Extension was forecasting a 20-to-25 percent reduction in forage production. Given the extensive drought conditions, those numbers were underestimated. Extension…Executive Order Allows SD Farmers to Hay Road Ditches
Published June 29, 2021
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for drought conditions. This allows ditches to be mowed for hay in eastern South Dakota immediately. The drought conditions are negatively impacting feed availability for livestock. The…Cattle Industry Comes Together Over Market Concerns
Published May 18, 2021
Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix recently at the request of the Livestock Marketing Association. The groups talked about packer concentration, oversight and…North Dakota Ag Commissioner: Farmers and Ranchers are Concerned
Published May 10, 2021
It’s a busy time year. Farmers and planting this years crop, cattlemen are wrapping up calving and ag retailers are working overtime. During this hustle and bustle, there is one concern that remains top of mind; that's drought. "Each farm…A Very Difficult Cattle Market
Published May 7, 2021
Livestock producers continue to struggle with low prices and high input costs while packer margins are profitable. Lakefront Futures market analyst Darin Fessler says the livestock markets are broken. "The cattle producers can't make much money at these prices, but…