Northern Ag Top Stories
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The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced today that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than …
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Billings, MT – A proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern is raising questions in Montana about how it could affect agriculture and shipping. On the …
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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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The Boards of Directors of Mountain West Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company and IFB Mutual Insurance Holding Company have approved a strategic transaction to merge Mountain West into IFB Mutual …
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A legal challenge to a USDA mandate requiring electronic identification tags for certain beef cattle, bison and dairy cows moving across state lines will continue after a federal judge on …
It was a mostly weaker day for the livestock complex, as all the contracts besides a few nearby lean hog contracts closed lower. Throughout the day, Southern live cattle were
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| -2 to -4 $231 - 237 | -2 to -3 $365 - 368 |
Crop prices recovered their Wednesday losses for the most part on Thursday as weekly price action has turned sideways amid a lack of fresh news to drive prices convincingly one
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -10 3.76 - 4.30 | -6 4.80 - 5.20 |
Featured Auction
Torrington Livestock - 9/24 - 1,727 Head
| 300-399 lb Steers | Avg: 590 | 587 - 596 |
| 400-449 lb Steers | Avg: 546 | 546 |
| 450-499 lb Steers | Avg: 491 | 491 |
| 500-549 lb Steers | Avg: 468 | 455 - 475 |
| 600-699 lb Steers | Avg: 402 | 386 - 420 |
| 700-749 lb Steers | Avg: 349 | 337 – 354.50 |
| 450-499 lb Heifers | Avg: 467 | 459 - 472 |
| 500-549 lb Heifers | Avg: 424 | 424 |
| 600-699 lb Heifers | Avg: 374 | 361 - 387 |
| 700-749 lb Heifers | Avg: 358 | 355 - 362 |
| 750-799 lb Heifers | Avg: 345 | 340 - 353 |
| 850-899 lb Heifers | Avg: 338 | 330 - 342 |
| 900-999 lb Heifers | Avg: 327 | 324 - 330 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm larval infestations, and prevention of NWS reinfestation for …
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Westphal Red Angus of Grass Range, Montana, owned and operated by Vic and Shari Westphal, was recognized as the Red Angus Association of America’s 2025 Pioneer Breeder of the Year …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) payment to eligible producers for the 2024 crop year. Of the authorized $10 billion in ECAP …
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 …
