Articles tagged under: Tim Petry
Sunflowers Fit Well in the Current Planting Scenario
Published June 13, 2022
SunOpta Manager Tim Petry says northwest Minnesota will see an increase in sunflower acres this year. There are a few growers who haven’t planted sunflowers in a few years showing interest. "With the success of last year's crop and an…Cow Liquidation is Ongoing
Published March 30, 2022
Drought is impacting the Southern Plains during their graze-out season. Beef cows being liquidated at record speed. While many in the Northern Plains watched sales peak earlier in the fall and early winter, NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says…Drought Driving Factor Behind Feedlot Numbers
Published March 30, 2022
The latest U.S. cattle on feed report showed higher numbers from one year ago. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry says the drought pushed feedlot numbers higher than normal. "Placements this year were up nine percent. There were reasons why…Demand is Up for Replacement Heifers
Published February 18, 2022
NDSU Livestock Economist Tim Petry says you can expect to see larger runs of heifers come through the auction barns. Despite the drought, replacement heifers are selling at good prices. "It was so dry, people were wondering if there was…Good Years Ahead
Published January 14, 2022
The cattle industry is seeing positive prices and that should continue. NDSU Extension Livestock Economist Tim Petry was part of the university’s market outlook webinar Thursday and said the markets are trending higher. "Our highs have been in 2005 and…Putting a Price on Silage
Published August 15, 2021
In western North Dakota, NDSU Extension Livestock Marketing Economist Tim Petry says there’s a lot of corn being put into silage. "Probably the highest place in Burleigh County right now is a big silage pile. We've had a lot of…Petry: Communicate Plan With Auction Markets
Published May 14, 2021
Beef cow slaughter has ramped up in recent weeks. "If you have forced liquidation with pairs, bred cows or replacement heifers, make sure to call your market as far in advance as you can because they're holding special sales," said…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sign-Up Open
Published May 26, 2020
Farmers and ranchers with an agriculture commodity suffering a five percent or greater price decline due to COVID-19 are eligible for the direct payments in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. For livestock producers, payments will be made based on sales…Marketing Calves in a Tough Market Environment
Published October 24, 2019
The fall run of cattle in the Northern Plains has been slow to start, primarily due to unfavorable weather and market prices. On top of that, cattle producers may be trying to market calves affected by the cold and snow…