Northern Ag Top Stories
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Cases of New World screwworm infections in Mexico have climbed by more than 50 percent since July. As of August 17, Reuters said Mexico has documented 5,086 cases of the …
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The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition (MTGLC) is gearing up for its first-ever Grazing Expo, set for September 4–7 in Billings. The four-day event will feature more than 40 breakout sessions, …
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The University of Wyoming welcomes accomplished weed scientist Brian Mealor, director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, as interim director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station. Mealor will assume …
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In 2020, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) responded to an acute recession by cutting interest rates and launching large-scale asset purchases to support credit and stimulate demand. Then, inflation in 2021 and …
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a federal court decision that vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, which is part of the 2023 Adverse …
It was a successful day for the livestock complex as all three of the markets closed higher. Bids were offered throughout the day in the cash cattle market, but no
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| Steady to +2 $242 - 246 | +3 $380 - 392 |
WHEAT: December Kansas City wheat futures moved 4 cents higher on Friday to $5.19 3/4. Chicago and Minneapolis varieties were also higher on the session. Wheat futures benefited as
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| +4 3.93 - 4.43 | +3 4.89 - 5.29 |
Featured Auction
Torrington Livestock - 8/22 712 Head
| Breaker Slaughter Cows | Avg: 165 | 165 |
| Boner Slaughter Cows | Avg: 169.66 | 168 - 173 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 197.39 | 192 - 206 |
| Bred Cows <5 yrs old | Avg: 3184 | 3175 - 3225 |
| Bred Heifers | Avg: 3575 | 3575 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Record high beef prices are getting a lot of attention, and the argument can be made that extraordinary demand is the key driver. The COVID-19 pandemic helped lead us to …
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BOZEMAN — The Steer-A-Year program in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture will return for the 2025-26 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed. Housed in the Department …
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $216,335 to 13 projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease …
Commentary
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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 …
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By Tom Opre, Filmmaker, Conservation Advocate I’ve spent the last decade embedded with people who live with wildlife. From tribal leaders in Zambia to keepers in the Scottish Highlands, to …
