Northern Ag Top Stories
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic moxidectin oral drench for the treatment and control of internal parasites in sheep. Moxidectin Oral Drench for Sheep contains …
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THREE FORKS, Mont. – Director of Agriculture Jillien Streit continued her focus on highlighting businesses across Montana modeling innovative practices and adding value to the state’s agricultural ecosystem where she …
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By: Colton R. Young The 2025-26 production sale season has nearly wrapped up across the Northern Ag Network region. Prices for bulls and replacement females were significantly higher than year-ago …
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During Livestock Marketing Association’s annual D.C. Fly-In, Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) received the Friend of the Livestock Marketing Industry award for going above and beyond in congressional service on …
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As total beef production falls and beef prices increase to record levels, demand for ground beef increases. In 2025, a 3.6 decrease in beef production was offset by increased net …
It was a frustrating day in the cattle complex as the contracts closed lower amid another rally in the cash market. LIVE CATTLE: It was simply one of those days.
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +2 to +3 $255 - 258 | +2 to +3 $402 - 405 |
U.S. crop futures were lower for a third straight session on Thursday, but saw corn and soybeans climb well above their early morning lows by the close, as initial headline-induced
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -19 5.53 - 5.93 | -18 5.73 - 6.06 |
Featured Auction
All Breeds Bull Sale Average Spring 2026 - MT & WY
| Angus Bulls | 12,224 Head | Avg: $10,696 |
| Red Angus | 1,774 Head | Avg: $9,888 |
| Sim/Angus | 1,325 Head | Avg: $9,594 |
| Hereford | 1,014 Head | Avg: $14,073 |
| Charolais | 885 Head | Avg: $8,705 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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UW-Led Institute Releases Films Highlighting Invasive Grass Management in Carbon, Sublette Counties
by Andy SchwabThe University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released two short films highlighting cheatgrass management efforts in Carbon and Sublette counties. These films are …
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Federal officials say their investigation into the nation’s largest meatpackers is gaining momentum, with new emphasis on market concentration and its impact on cattle producers. Speaking at a joint press …
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Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), testified today in front of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the catastrophic harm …
Commentary
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Op-Ed: Schweitzer: Lack of transparency in NorthWestern acquisition process leads to unintended consequences, costs for Montanans
by Colton YoungA lack of transparency and available details about the proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Energy by Black Hill Corporation have led Montana Farmers Union to intervene in the proposed acquisition to push for …
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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 …
