Northern Ag Top Stories
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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, …
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Key Takeaways American farmers are entering the 2026 spring planting season amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and nearby Persian Gulf countries, which adds uncertainty to global energy and fertilizer markets. …
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National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Dr. Dale McCall of Colorado and Joe Logan of Ohio with awards for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and to American Agriculture, the highest honor …
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Governor Greg Gianforte and The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) today in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service announced the selection of two priority landscapes in Montana …
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The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $121,313 to nine projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease the risk …
The livestock complex endured a challenging day as there was a tremendous amount of pressure driving the contracts lower. LIVE CATTLE: It was a grim day for the live cattle
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| -4 to -5 $238 - 240 | -3 $380 |
As was wildly expected, crude oil (and related energy markets) jumped drastically again on the Sunday open, with oil hitting the highest level seen since the first half of 2022
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -4 5.10 - 5.54 | +3 5.72 - 6.00 |
Featured Auction
Big Horn Basin Livestock - 3/5 - 359 Head
| Bred Heifers | Avg: $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Bred 3-4 Yr Old Cows | Avg: $3,800 | $3,400 - $3,800 |
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 178 | 165 - 188 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 183 | 181 - 191 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Although only a small portion of Montana cropland is irrigated, the irrigation plays a much larger role in the overall value of the state’s crop production. According to an analysis …
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This week, the American Lamb Board (ALB) connected with professionals from across the retail meat industry at the 2026 Annual Meat Conference in Maryland. For U.S. sheep producers, ALB’s presence …
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Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, legislation which would “break up dominant meatpackers, rein in foreign controlled corporate giants, and use federal …
Commentary
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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, …
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There are 8.1 billion people on this planet. Wildlife does not survive on sentiment. It survives because people choose to conserve it. For more than a century, the United States …
