Northern Ag Top Stories
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The Natural Horsemanship Program, which educates students to work with horses as part of a broad range of equine and academic studies, is a joint program between the University of …
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As speculation grows around a potential reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports, market watchers and producers alike are asking the same questions: how quickly will shipments resume, and …
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The Bureau of Land Management announced the launch of a new web‑based map tool designed to connect ranchers with information on vacant grazing allotments on public lands available for targeted prescribed grazing. …
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USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability
by Colton YoungUSDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously …
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for USDA again calls for making a nearly 20% cut to discretionary programs the administration doesn’t support. The top line for the president’s budget released …
The livestock complex closed mixed again, with cattle contracts ending the day stronger, while hog contracts weakened. Still no cash cattle trade developed, and no bids surfaced throughout the day.
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +8 to 9 $245-246 | +13 $385 |
The fact that the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire conditional on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the liquidation of some war premium in
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -12 4.77 - 5.35 | -17 5.39 - 5.79 |
Featured Auction
Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY 3/24
| 350-399 lb Steers | Avg: 574 | 560 - 600 |
| 500-599 lb Steers | Avg: 493 | 487 - 530 |
| 600-649 lb Heifers | Avg: 409 | 409 - 410 |
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 157 | 148.50 - 163.50 |
| Lean Feeding Cows | Avg: 164 | 164 - 166 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 192 | 187 - 215 |
| Young Replacement Cows | Avg: 280 | 262.50 - 287 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Replacement Cows | Avg: 168 | 156.50 - 180 |
| Bred Heifers | Avg: $3,927 | $3,900 - $4,000 |
| 2-4 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,992 | $3,450 - $3,900 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,200 | $2,875 - $3,800 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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The NILE Foundation proudly announces the scholarship winners for the 2026-2027 academic year. “After diligently reviewing many high-quality and impressive applicants and carefully measuring the many factors that help to …
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Montana Range Days will celebrate its 50th year in Phillips County on June 22–24, 2026. The statewide rangelands education event will bring youth, families, ranchers, and natural resource professionals to …
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John Deere on Monday announced a $99 million settlement agreement to resolve numerous farmer-initiated lawsuits filed in 2022 that alleged the company was monopolizing the repair market by limiting farmers’ …
Commentary
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As we celebrate Ag Day 2026, I would like to encourage all of us to remember the key role that Wyoming’s rangelands and pastoralist history play in our state’s agricultural …
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By Lesley Robinson, Montana Cattle Producer and President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association Montana agriculture depends on a reliable workforce to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable. Yet, across our state, …
