Northern Ag Top Stories
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. “Butch” Graham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general, led the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly …
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A group of U.S. Senators is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to prioritize stability, enforcement, and collaboration as preparations begin for the upcoming six-year joint review of …
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The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) invites golf enthusiasts, businesses, and supporters of Montana agriculture to register for the 16th Annual TBone Classic Gala Dinner and Golf Tournament, set for August …
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POMPEYS PILLAR, Mont. — Eleven wild horses stepped off a trailer at Stoltz Ranch on Fly Creek Road on March 12th, marking a milestone not just for one family’s passion …
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Rising fertilizer prices are a key concern for agricultural producers right now. Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along …
The livestock contracts ended the day lower as traders never saw the fundamental support they yearned to see. LIVE CATTLE: All in all it was a disappointing day for the
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| Steady to -2 $246 - 248 | Steady $388 |
Friday was a day of general risk-off trading, with crude oil futures (and other energy markets) leading the way lower after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz to be open
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -6 5.24 - 5.73 | -1 5.73 - 6.03 |
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Public Auction Yards-Billings, MT 4/15
| 350-399 lb Steers | Avg: 654 | 652 - 680 |
| 400-449 lb Steers | Avg: 625 | 600 - 631 |
| 450-499 lb Steers | Avg: 573 | 555 - 590 |
| 500 - 599 lb Steers | Avg: 522 | 482 - 552.50 |
| 600 - 699 lb Steers | Avg: 428 | 419 - 487 |
| 700 - 799 lb Steers | Avg: 401 | 385 - 425 |
| 800 - 899 lb Steers | Avg: 359 | 353 - 375 |
| 400 - 499 lb Heifers | Avg: 596 | 505 - 615 |
| 500 - 599 lb Heifers | Avg: 502 | 420 - 505 |
| 600 - 699 lb Heifers | Avg: 395 | 373 - 431 |
| 700 - 799 Replacement Heifers | Avg: $2,900 | $2,885 - $2,900 |
| 800 - 899 lb Replacement Heifers | Avg: $3,154 | $2,925 - $3,200 |
| 900 - 999 lb Replacement Heifers | Avg: $3,107 | $3,100 - $3,335 |
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 168 | 165 - 171 |
| Lean Feeding Cows | Avg: 155 | 150 - 161 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 213 | 212 - 218.50 |
| 2-4 Yr Old Stock Cows | Avg: 250 | 227.50 - 257.50 |
| Young Cow/Calf Pairs | Avg: $3,454 | $3,000 - $3,800 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Cow/Calf Pairs | Avg: $2,400 | $2,400 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Montana is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought as spring 2026 begins, according to the latest Drought and Water Supply Outlook Report from the Montana Department of Natural Resources …
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The latest data from the American Lamb Board’s Sheep Industry Review and Q4 Retail Report highlights a resilient and evolving U.S. lamb market—driven by strong demand, premium positioning, and expanding …
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An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased …
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, …
