Articles tagged under: livestock
DOT Waives HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers
Published March 19, 2020
The Department of Transportation has issued an emergency declaration, waiving Hours of Service regulations for the hauling of all livestock and other essential supplies. This is effective now until April 12 with no documentation needed by haulers. Furthering this waiver…SD Legislative Session Wraps Up This Week
Published March 9, 2020
It’s been a quick South Dakota legislative session. On Thursday, the session will be over. South Dakota Corn Growers Association Legislative Director Teddi Mueller says things are wrapping up incredibly calm compared to how the session began. "These lawmakers are…SDSU Extension Offers Livestock Feeding and Budget Tips
Published February 24, 2020
Compared to last year at this time, the cattle markets are experiencing increased volatility levels. "Everything from trade disruptions to general concern about price declines is influencing the market," explains South Dakota State University Extension risk management specialist Matthew Diersen.…Technology That Manages Feed Efficiency, Costs and Performance
Published February 14, 2020
Ranchers are always looking for ways to improve their operation. What if they could use technology to manage feed efficiency, costs and performance on a single platform? "It allows them to see every pound of feed fed on a cloud-based…Latest COF Numbers Come In at 12 Million Head
Published January 27, 2020
The latest Cattle on Feed Report was mostly in-line with expectations. The USDA report says there are 12 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of January 1, a two percent increase from one year ago. That includes 7.3 million…A Need for Feed
Published January 2, 2020
Livestock producers in portions of North Dakota are in need of feed. Excessive moisture, flooding and the early October snowstorm halted corn harvest and hay production. "With excessive moisture, it's been a challenge to get hay out. If it was…Extension Expert Offers Tips for Reducing Hay Waste
Published December 20, 2019
The challenges of 2019 have left many livestock producers facing a shortage of hay. NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center livestock systems specialist Janna Block says there are ways to stretch feed supplies this winter. "We often feed cows to their…ND Feed Loan Program Approved
Published December 18, 2019
In response to the extreme weather this past year, the North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved a new livestock feed loan program to help farmers and ranchers. This program is through the state-owned Bank of North Dakota, but producers can…Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published December 4, 2019
The news that the Japanese Parliament has ratified a trade agreement with the U.S. is being praised by the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls it a huge win for U.S. cattle…