Articles tagged under: North Dakota Livestock Alliance
Township Officers Explore Animal Agriculture Opportunities
Published December 4, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood and North Dakota Pork Council Executive Director Tamra Heins briefed members of the North Dakota Township Officers Association Annual Convention in Bismarck this past week. Following the last legislative session, there are…Support for ND Livestock Development
Published October 3, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood is working with cattlemen to expand and develop livestock facilities in the state. "We're working with producers who are excited about expanding and modernizing their feedlots." The NDLA has resources available that…‘Invigorating’ Scenario for ND Animal Agriculture
Published June 20, 2023
There is growing interest in expanding animal agriculture in North Dakota. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood describes the current situation with one word--invigorating. "I would say the announcement of the soybean crush plant and the different actions…New High-Tech Feedlot Coming to North Dakota
Published May 19, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood says it’s the first of its kind feeding operation for the state. The 15,000 head beef feeding operation will be under one roof. "The manure will be pushed by automated scrapers before…Number Two is #1
Published February 8, 2023
At the North Dakota Livestock Alliance's annual summit, Executive Director Amber Boeshans said livestock is the key to diversifying agriculture in the state. "In North Dakota, we have an opportunity to responsibly add livestock to the state." Animal agriculture is…Expanding North Dakota’s Dairy Industry
Published January 21, 2023
North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says the state's dairy industry is slowly shrinking. "There's currently 38 dairy farms left in North Dakota," said Boeshans. "The biggest concern is making sure dairy farmers don't get forced out of…Working Within ND’s Corporate Farming Law
Published September 30, 2022
Attendees at the North Dakota Livestock Alliance event acknowledged there are challenges for those hoping to increase livestock production in the state. North Dakota’s corporate farming law is seen as one obstacle. Attorney David Barrett says creativity is key in…Growth Potential for Hog Production in ND
Published September 29, 2022
North Dakota is not widely known for its hog production, producing anywhere from 100,000 to 150,000 hogs per year. Yet North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Boeshans says that is a selling point to attract new producers. "You cannot…Wanted: Pigs for North Dakota
Published June 9, 2022
The North Dakota Livestock Alliance took part in World Pork Expo, hoping to attract swine production to the state. "North Dakota's real niche is sow ownership with those female pigs giving birth to the little piglets," said Amber Boeshans, executive…