Feikema Farms in Luverne, Minnesota, is the regional winner of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program.
- From ISU Extension
As the incoming extension beef specialist in northwest Iowa, Lauryn Smidt was ready to start meeting with people and learning the ropes of this new-to-her position.
Cattle feeders face constant change, risk and challenges. The Cyclone Cattle Feeders Days aims to reduce some of the questions feeders have.
- Katelyn Winberg
Cold temperatures, wind and snow make for a long season in the Upper Midwest. As cattle producers are preparing their herds for the months ahead, experts say winter success comes down to nutrition, shelter and vigilance.
- Katelyn Winberg
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 77th annual convention and trade show Dec. 2-3 at The Lodge at Deadwood.
- By Lura Roti, for South Dakota Farmers Union
In his early 20s Lesmeister enlisted in the South Dakota Army National Guard. He said the experience and training he received prepared him for leadership and service roles later in life.
- By Kylee Sellnow, Certified Angus Beef
The Minnesota cattle feeder recognized at Certified Angus Beef’s annual conference
- Kristen Sindelar
Midwest Messenger contacted different companies across the U.S. that are revolutionizing livestock management, specifically for cattle feedlot producers. Read on to learn what they're doing for modern cattle feeders.
- Janelle Atyeo
Longtime extension beef specialist Beth Doran retired this week after 30-plus years at Iowa State.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
As many cattle producers know, many of the antibiotics we reach for frequently have been on backorder. There is nothing that veterinarians can do to help the backorder situation, but what we can do is talk about judicious use of antibiotics and antibiotic stewardship to make the backorder ha…
- Jeff DeYoung
Pork exports continue to show strength in Western Hemisphere markets, according to an analysis from the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
- Jeff DeYoung
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on veteran pork producers
- By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union
“Taylor worked his heart and soul out trying to keep those calves alive and I said to myself, ‘if he is still in this after this year, he is in it for the long haul.’”
Editor’s note: The following was written by Taylor Grussing, South Dakota State University Extension cow/calf field specialist, for the university’s website Aug. 11.
- By Susan Reiser, Tri-State Neighbor Correspondent
Don Haupts didn't start showing pigs at the Clay County Fair until he was 45. But at age 98, he's still at it.
The Minnesota Beef Council, in partnership with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, is accepting applications for its 2025 Top of the Class program — a year-long professional development opportunity designed to build confident, effective advocates for the beef industry.
Producers, agronomists and forage enthusiasts are invited to attend the 2025 Forage Field Day July 31 at the Western Research and Demonstration Farm near Castana, Iowa.
At the 12th annual Prime Time Gala in Sioux Falls June 21, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation presented a donation to Feeding South Dakota in the amount of $306,621. This makes the overall donation to Feeding South Dakota $3,026,665 in the last 12 years.
- Janelle Atyeo
The cattle market was as hot as the weather and competition when bid-takers from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Iowa for a chance to be named the world’s top auctioneer.
- By Janelle Atyeo for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
With much of South Dakota still experiencing drought conditions, it’s a good idea for cattle producers to map out a long-term plan to steer their herd through the summer grazing season while staying flexible to changing conditions on the landscape.
DUNLAP, IOWA—The week of June 2 was an emotional one for livestock auctioneer Dean Edge.
Women in agriculture are invited to attend the 2025 South Dakota State University Extension Women on the Range Grazing Workshop on July 22–24 at Wedge Tent Ranch near Faith.
- Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Some things in life are counter intuitive. That is the case for foreign bodies that are stuck in the feet of hooved animals. You see it and want to pull it out so badly. But don’t. And here’s why.
- By Megan Luther, South Dakota News Watch
From breeding to birth: How South Dakota cattle producers use technology to lose fewer calves and get more sleep.
- from Iowa State University
As herds are being turned out on pasture across the Midwest, most calves will get an immunity boost for select diseases through a vaccination program.
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