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Northern Ag Top Stories

  • USDA Risk Management Agency Announces Livestock Insurance Program Enhancements

    by Colton Young
    May 18, 2026

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced a series of updates to improve insurance coverage through the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM), and Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) …

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  • Time to Move on from the Choice/Select Spread?

    by Colter Brown
    May 18, 2026

    Over the past couple of weeks, the inversion of the Choice/Select spread has been a frequent topic in agricultural media. The concern is that when the spread is inverted, it …

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  • USMEF Statement on U.S.-China Beef Trade Developments

    by Colton Young
    May 18, 2026

    China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has granted a five-year registration extension to 425 overdue U.S. beef establishments in China’s Food Import Food Establishment (CIFER) system. Additionally, 77 new U.S. …

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  • APHIS Announces Funding to Support Chronic Wasting Disease Control and Prevention

    by Colton Young
    May 15, 2026

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will provide approximately $12 million to support efforts by States and Tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to …

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  • USTR: China Pledges to Buy Billions in Ag Products

    by Colter Brown
    May 15, 2026

    Coming out of a two-day summit in China, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday China agreed to buy more than “double-digit billions” in agricultural products over the next three …

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Today’s Livestock Market Update

by Andy Schwab

No more cash cattle trade has developed and it’s likely the bulk of this week’s trade is done. LIVE CATTLE: It’s been another back-and-forth trading day for the live cattle

Fed Steers LiveDressed Basis
+4 to 5
$260 - 265
+7 to 12
$410 - 415

Today’s Grain Market Update

by Andy Schwab

The market received extreme relief from last week’s sharp selloff with soybean and corn futures recovering most of the lost territory after the White House released their fact sheet following

Local 12% WinterLocal 14% Spring
+16
5.84 - 6.34
+18
5.97 - 6.38

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All Breeds Bull Sale Average Spring 2026 - MT & WY

Angus Bulls12,224 HeadAvg: $10,696
Red Angus1,774 HeadAvg: $9,888
Sim/Angus1,325 HeadAvg: $9,594
Hereford1,014 HeadAvg: $14,073
Charolais885 HeadAvg: $8,705

More Northern Ag Top Stories

  • Barrasso: Let Wyoming Do What Wyoming Does Best

    by Colton Young
    May 14, 2026

    Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about continuing to fight for policies that expand production of Wyoming’s affordable, reliable energy as well as strengthen markets for safe, high-quality …

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  • $800,000 Awarded in Growth Through Agriculture Grants to Advance Montana Ag

    by Colter Brown
    May 14, 2026

    HELENA, Mont. – Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit and the Agriculture Development Council announced recipients of the state’s $806,596 investment in innovative, value-added agriculture projects through the Montana …

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  • Drought Shakes U.S. Wheat Outlook, USDA Predicts Smallest Crop in 54 Years

    by Colter Brown
    May 13, 2026

    A combination of widespread drought, sharply lower production forecasts and historically high abandonment rates is sending shockwaves through the U.S. wheat industry heading into the 2026-27 marketing year. The latest …

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  • Op-Ed: Water Is the Lifeblood of Ranching

    by Colter Brown
    May 12, 2026

    By Raylee Honeycutt, Executive Vice President, Montana Stockgrowers Association Water is not just a resource in Montana—it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land, and the …

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  • Op-Ed: Montana Customers Come First—Today and Tomorrow

    by Colter Brown
    May 11, 2026

    By NorthWestern Energy Vice President Operations Jason Merkel and NorthWestern Energy Vice President Planning, Development and Asset Management Bleau LaFave Montanans depend on safe, reliable energy every day and meeting …

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