Articles tagged under: North Dakota Livestock Alliance
The Welcome Mat is Out
Published September 20, 2024
Riverview Dairy plans to build a 25,000-head dairy farm at Hillsboro and a 12,500-head dairy operation at Wahpeton. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood is pleased to see the growth in animal agriculture for the state. “North Dakota…Processing Capacity Needed in ND
Published August 29, 2024
The North Dakota Livestock Alliance facilitated the formation of the North Dakota Dairy Working Group due to milk processing plant closures. The biggest problem for dairy producers is where to take their milk. “We run into the issue of having…Strengthening Rural Communities Through Animal Agriculture
Published July 5, 2024
The North Dakota Livestock Alliance is making inroads in developing the animal agriculture business in the state. "With the recent announcements with the dairy development and also some hog development opportunities, we are thrilled that things are moving forward in…Promoting Pork Production in ND
Published June 7, 2024
Policies were changed over a year ago to encourage the growth of animal agriculture in North Dakota. "We've been having such incredible progress with discussions with people who are actually in beef production who are diversifying into pigs or people who…ND Dairy Convention Coming to Bismarck
Published January 15, 2024
The North Dakota Dairy Convention will be held on Wednesday. North Dakota Livestock Alliance Executive Director Amber Wood is looking forward to the event that will feature University of Minnesota Extension Engineer Erin Cortus. “She’s going to talk about building…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…