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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.…

Nutritional Deficiencies Showing Up this Calving Season

Published April 13, 2020

The 2020 calving season has brought forth some unexplained calf abortions or deaths. NDSU Veterinary Diagnostics Lab director Brett Webb says those issue can often be linked back to nutritional deficiencies. "There's a pretty good association with Vitamin A deficiencies,…

NDDA Disperses Feed Transportation Program Funds

Published April 2, 2020

The Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance program funds have been disbursed by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The program had 116 approved applicants that received a total of $250,000. Eligible producers were reimbursed for a portion of feed transportation expenses…

Lawmakers Ask Perdue for Fair Livestock Aid

Published April 1, 2020

A bipartisan group of lawmakers including South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to get COVID-19 assistance to farmers and ranchers soon. In a…

Lawmakers Working Quickly on Third Coronavirus Package

Published March 20, 2020

Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are working on a third coronavirus package to help the U.S. economy. There will be provisions included in that $1 trillion package to help farmers and ranchers navigate tough times. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says there’s…

NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”

Published March 20, 2020

NDSU Extension is advising farmers to not make changes to planting intentions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Market volatility is expected to continue until the number of new cases in the U.S. starts to decline. However, NDSU Extension crops economist…

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.…

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Articles tagged under: livestock

A Meat Processing and Distribution Slow Down

What Does COVID-19 Assistance Provide for Livestock Producers?

Nutritional Deficiencies Showing Up this Calving Season

NDDA Disperses Feed Transportation Program Funds

Lawmakers Ask Perdue for Fair Livestock Aid

Lawmakers Working Quickly on Third Coronavirus Package

NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”

DOT Waives HOS Regulations for Livestock Haulers

SD Legislative Session Wraps Up This Week

SDSU Extension Offers Livestock Feeding and Budget Tips

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