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Be Aware of Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Published August 12, 2020

Hot weather increases the risk of cyanobacteria development, also known as blue-green algae. Toxic levels of blue-green algae blooms have been in the headlines frequently this summer. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has posted advisories for lakes, dams…

Parade of Champions: Jazlynn Folland

Published August 4, 2020

The Folland Family of Halma, Minnesota made the tough decision to forgo their livestock projects this year because of the cancellation of the State Fair and many other livestock shows. Jazlynn, who is entering her junior year in high school,…

COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry

Published July 27, 2020

National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett says there are a lot of people hurting right now and the next COVID-19 relief package will provide much-needed assistance. The coronavirus knocked the U.S. corn market’s customers awry. "When our customers hurt,…

NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform

Published July 15, 2020

Cattle producers continue to face market challenges. That’s why an ad hoc North Dakota Farmers Union livestock committee is proposing livestock industry reform measures. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne said, “When more than 80 percent of the beef…

Environmental Group Seeks Depopulation Database

Published June 29, 2020

A coalition of environmental activist groups wants USDA to produce a permanent, searchable database regarding the animals euthanized during the coronavirus pandemic. The Natural Resources Defense Council, the Center for Biological Diversity and Earthjustice are among the groups upset with…

Emergency Relief Extended for MN Livestock Transportation

Published June 22, 2020

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on Friday to extend emergency relief for motor carriers and truck drivers transporting livestock in Minnesota. Walz said there is still disruption in the meat supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Packers Could ‘Drag Their Feet’ on Running at Full Capacity

Published May 7, 2020

Market analysts are closely watching how the meat packing companies handle reopening. Because of the current margins, there may not be much incentive for the packer to run at full capacity. "Following the boxed beef numbers closely, I think there's…

April Ag Economy Barometer Highlights Low Producer Sentiment

Published May 6, 2020

Producer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in the latest Purdue University - CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. For April, the barometer reads 96. That's the first time the barometer has fallen below 100 since October 2016. According to Purdue…

A Meat Processing and Distribution Slow Down

Published May 1, 2020

There’s not a shortage of livestock or meat in the U.S., but there is a processing and distribution problem limiting available products for retailers. "We always have this false sense of security that we have meat in cold storage and…

What Does COVID-19 Assistance Provide for Livestock Producers?

Published April 20, 2020

Cattle producers will receive $5.1 billion of the $9.6 billion of the USDA direct payments for livestock producers. A study from Oklahoma State University estimates cattle industry losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will reach $13.6 billion, alone.…

Articles tagged under: livestock

Be Aware of Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Parade of Champions: Jazlynn Folland

COVID-19 Impacts on the U.S. Corn Industry

NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform

Environmental Group Seeks Depopulation Database

Emergency Relief Extended for MN Livestock Transportation

Packers Could ‘Drag Their Feet’ on Running at Full Capacity

April Ag Economy Barometer Highlights Low Producer Sentiment

A Meat Processing and Distribution Slow Down

What Does COVID-19 Assistance Provide for Livestock Producers?

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