Northern Ag Top Stories
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The Red Angus Association of America board of directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Greg Ruehle as executive vice president. Ruehle brings more than 30 years of experience …
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BISMARCK – The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25. “This year’s Pride …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards. Established in 1991, the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) annually recognizes outstanding stewardship practices and …
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The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is responding to a report of potential feral swine in Phillips County. The initial report was received by USDA Wildlife Services as a report …
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Against the backdrop of Washington, D.C.’s marble halls and formal proceedings, a group of local agricultural education students and FFA members brought a fresh perspective on the issue of pesticide …
The livestock complex closed mixed as the cattle contracts again inched higher as traders continue to believe in the market’s strong fundamental trajectory, but the lean hog complex didn’t see
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +5 to 6 $235 - 240 | +9 to 10 $372 - 373 |
Corn, soybean and (for the most part) wheat markets were higher on Thursday as traders continue to speculate how far production in 2025 could fall from prior estimates amid talk
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| Steady 3.58 - 4.41 | -1 4.65 - 5.17 |
Featured Auction
Torrington Livestock - 10/6 - 3,417 Head, First Monday Calf Special of the Fall
| 400-449 lb Steers | Avg: 558 | 545-566 |
| 450-499 lb Steers | Avg: 518 | 510 - 536 |
| 500-549 lb Steers | Avg: 482 | 474 - 510 |
| 600-649 lb Steers | Avg: 418 | 401 - 435 |
| 700-749 lb Steers | Avg: 402 | 394 - 408 |
| 400-449 lb Heifers | Avg: 507 | 500 - 522 |
| 450-499 lb Heifers | Avg: 470 | 465 - 475 |
| 500-549 lb Heifers | Avg: 426 | 420 - 446 |
| 550-599 lb Heifers | Avg: 401 | 390 - 415 |
| 600-649 lb Heifers | Avg: 379 | 375 - 383 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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The American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders to emphasize the severe economic pressures facing America’s farmers and ranchers. Falling crop prices, skyrocketing expenses and …
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Sheridan, Wyo. — The University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released a new educational film for Western communities grappling with the spread of …
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Soil testing is an important part of planning for next year’s growing season. The MSU Extension Soil Fertility program recently released two online reference sheets to help interpret soil test …
Commentary
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by Walter Schweitzer Article 1 of the Constitution vests in Congress the sole authority to appropriate money. Each year, Congress and the President are required to pass 12 appropriations bills …
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by Lesley Robinson, President – Montana Stockgrowers Association As a cattle rancher in Phillips County, I understand the challenges of running a family-owned ranch and why it’s important for family-owned …
