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Posted on 4/4/13 at 8:49 AM
STAFF BLOG AG RIGHT Are you cutting back on beef?
U.S. live cattle futures hit record highs last week, then fell back sharply, according to the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association. Industry analysts say the fallback was prompted by concern that ...
Posted on 3/5/12 at 1:53 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Minnesota cattle TB restrictions over, opening national markets
Minnesota cattle producers faced six emotional and financially challenging years, but now they celebrate a re-opening of markets nationwide after the state has been declared free of bovine tuberculo...
Posted on 12/8/11 at 5:34 AM
ND man faces charges in starved cattle case 
A North Dakota man faces charges stemming from what authorities say are the starvation deaths of more than 100 cattle on his McIntosh County farm.
By Associated Press , April 04, 2013
Defunct N.D. beef company still owes farmers $324,000
The state Department of Agriculture is seeking a $49,000 judgment against NABC in Cass County District Court. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said the company failed to pay farmers in accordance with an agreement with the state.
By Mikkel Pates , January 09, 2013
Semitrailer crash in North Dakota kills 21 steers
Twenty-one steers were killed when a semitrailer bound from Canada to South Dakota crashed during a freezing rain storm in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , November 12, 2012
North Dakota cattle taking hold in Kazakhstan
Transplanted North Dakota cattle are thriving in Kazakhstan's cold climate, but many of the former Soviet republic's cowboys are still greenhorns, so it has hired Great Plains ranch hands to help out and is sending some of its own to the U.S. for training, a state trade official said.
By James MacPherson , October 30, 2012
Anthrax confirmed in North Dakota beef cow
North Dakota's state veterinarian is cautioning ranchers to make sure their livestock is vaccinated against anthrax.
By Associated Press , October 02, 2012
Cattle killing reward fund largest in ND history
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association says a reward being offered for information in the shooting deaths of some cattle has grown to $13,000 — the largest such reward in state history.
By Associated Press , July 30, 2012
Reward increases in cattle killings near Hankinson, N.D.
The reward fund for a cattle shooting in May near Hankinson, N.D., has grown to $4,100.
By Associated Press , July 16, 2012
Man promotes reward fund to catch killer of North Dakota cattle
A man who contributed to a reward pool for a cattle killer in North Dakota says he's hoping donations will balloon like the vacation fund for a bullied bus monitor in upstate New York.
By Dave Kolpack , July 02, 2012
ND further eases MN cattle import requirements
North Dakota once again is treating cattle imports from most of Minnesota the same way it treats cattle coming from other states. Requirements now have been relaxed back to the level that applies to cattle from most other states.
By Associated Press , June 21, 2012
Reward offered in shooting of 14 cattle in ND
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information that helps authorities track down the person or people who shot and killed 14 cattle in a pasture in the southeastern part of the state.
By Associated Press , May 22, 2012
Minnesota man injured after hitting two cattle that escaped confinement in northwest Iowa
Authorities say 57-year-old Alan Oberloh, of Worthington, Minn., hit two cows early Monday on Iowa Highway 60. He wasn't hurt, but both cows died. His truck had $10,000 in damage.
By Associated Press , May 07, 2012
ANN BAILEY: New life is springing up on the farm
One of my favorite times of the year growing up on the farm is spring. Not only are there signs of new life all around me in the form of greened-up grass, budding trees and blooming flowers, there also are young animals on and around the farm to remind me of the renewal.
By Ann Bailey , April 22, 2012
S.D. woman credits dog with saving husband's life
Connie Piotter tells KFGO radio that her husband Marvin was doing chores with their dog Buddy when one of the cows attacked him. Connie says the dog held the cow at bay until Marvin could crawl to safety.
By Associated Press , April 07, 2012
Natural Beef's unsettled debts: Unclear who is responsible for paying beef producers
It is difficult to say who is most responsible for unsettled debts of North Dakota Natural Beef LLC — whether a legal or moral duty lies with that company’s board, or with the board of the North American Bison Cooperative LLC, which has become its majority owner.
By Mikkel Pates , March 21, 2012
After a year, N.D. farmer still awaits money for cattle delivered to North Dakota Natural Beef
Lloyd Wieland of rural Dazey, N.D., says he understands the company’s explanations that the recession affected their markets for meat, but he also says he was “shocked” to realize the company could be in such financial crisis, considering the pillars of North Dakota agriculture who were involved.
By Mikkel Pates , March 21, 2012
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