Articles tagged under: Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
MN Beef Update
Published January 21, 2024
In the Minnesota Beef Update, hear from one of the participants in the Top of the Class program, Jordan McCallum. McCallum was part of the recent educational opportunity in Denver.Wolves, Deer and Elk, Oh My!
Published December 18, 2023
Animal depredation was top-of-mind at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention. MSCA Executive Director Kaitlyn Root said the issue includes wolves, elk and deer. "We've been seeing an incredible number of deer eating our producers' forage and we had a…A Roller Coaster Market
Published December 18, 2023
Optimism remains within the beef business. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Past President Grant Breitkreutz offered his viewpoint during the group’s annual convention. "The markets in the past few months since October has been a roller coaster to the downside in…Beef Industry Supporters Recognized
Published December 17, 2023
During the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, American Foods Group received the Industry Service Award. The Minnesota Beef Council recognized the Cottonwood County Cattle Producers with its Prime Promote Award.Pankonin Named Cattleman of the Year
Published December 17, 2023
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association awarded Mark Pankonin of Lamberton as its Cattleman of the Year. Pankonin was elected MSCA president a year ago. After a cancer diagnosis, Pankonin has served as an advisor to the board of directors.MN Beef Update
Published November 27, 2023
Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth discusses the most recent MBC meeting that highlighted current research and programming on this week's Minnesota Beef Update.Schiefelbein Honored at Ag and Food Summit
Published November 10, 2023
Don Schiefelbein, who is a partner in Schiefelbein Farms at Kimball, received the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council’s Distinguished Service Award. Schiefelbein Farms is the largest seedstock cattle operation in Minnesota and one of the largest in the nation. Schiefelbein spoke about…Innovative Cattle Operations Highlighted
Published July 21, 2023
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted its summer tour in Pipestone and Murray Counties. President Jake Thompson said this tour gives producers a chance to experience different production practices. “I really hope people took something home to potentially use in…Advocating CRP Flexibility
Published May 1, 2023
A Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association delegation was on Capitol Hill this past week, discussing flexibility for Conservation Reserve Programs with lawmakers. MSCA Interim President Jake Thompson, Barnesville, said grazing CRP ground can be a helpful management practice. “We want to…