Articles tagged under: livestock
Hay and Alfalfa Acres Threatened by Drought Conditions
Published April 17, 2021
Nationwide, 34 percent of hay acreage and 48 percent of alfalfa acreage lie within a drought area. For hay, that includes 99 percent of North Dakota, 68 percent of South Dakota and 10 percent of Minnesota. Nearly all of the…U.S. Senators Reintroduce Livestock Transportation Bill
Published March 29, 2021
The Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. This bipartisan bill would reform Hours of Service and Electronic Logging Device regulations at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Specifically, the bill would establish a working group of transportation…Grass Development Delays Expected in Drought-Stricken Areas
Published March 18, 2021
Ranchers should expect delays in grass development this spring due to drought conditions since last fall, according to NDSU Extension livestock specialists. Typically, cool-season grasses initiate growth from tillers established in the previous growing season. However, drought stress last fall…U.S. Senators Introduce HAULS Act
Published March 18, 2021
The Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act has been introduced by U.S. Senators. This bipartisan bill offers flexibility for livestock haulers. Current hours-of-service rules allow for 11 hours of drive time, 14 hours of on-duty time and 10 consecutive…Several Ag-Related Bills Reviewed in the ND Legislature
Published March 8, 2021
It was a busy week for agriculture committees in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. The House Agriculture Committee reviewed a bill regarding the definition of location for animal feeding operations. It was amended to add an emergency clause to the…Feeder Cattle Continue to Move Through Auction Barns
Published March 6, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to market a steady stream of feeder cattle. There is good buyer demand and calves are coming in with light to moderate-plus flesh condition. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 4,300…ND High Court Rules Township Misinterpreted Setback Rules
Published February 24, 2021
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the Pelican Township Board of Supervisors misinterpreted zoning laws, preventing a proposed hog farm from moving forward. The court said the township misapplied the law with its setback requirements. The township, located in the…Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Feed Shortages
Published February 23, 2021
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would help alleviate feed shortages in years with widespread excessive moisture or drought. Specifically, the legislation known as the FEEDD Act would allow haying, grazing, or chopping of cover crops…Cold Weather Playing a Role in Livestock Markets
Published February 17, 2021
Cold weather also is playing a role in the livestock markets. "The feeder cattle were hanging on for most of Tuesday's session," said Brian Strommen, market analyst, Progressive Ag Marketing. "Many sale barns were closed in the early part of…