Northern Ag Top Stories
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Governor Greg Gianforte today praised the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed decision to cancel grazing permits authorizing bison grazing previously issued to the American Prairie Reserve (APR). “Today’s decision …
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Congress has quickly engaged in putting together potential aid packages for farmers that would more than double the Trump administration’s $12 billion under the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. Politico …
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Agriculture groups sound an alarm about the economic crisis in rural America in a letter sent today to Congress. 56 organizations representing a cross-section of agriculture signed the letter, sending …
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The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC) has announced the appointment of Jim Bjelland of Conrad, MT, and Logan Anderson of Chester, MT, as its newest board members, bringing experience …
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As the cattle industry heads into 2026 facing tight supplies, volatile markets and heightened scrutiny of labeling and trade policy, leaders with the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association say the timing of …
Heading into Friday’s trade, expect to see more action in the fed cash cattle market as no cattle have traded ye LIVE CATTLE: The live cattle complex was able to
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +1 $230 - 233 | +5 $360 - 370 |
Corn and wheat futures traded mixed Thursday, again fading from early highs as the weight of added supply in both markets continues to serve as a headwind to rally attempts.
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -5 4.20 - 4.69 | -4.50 5.03 - 5.50 |
Featured Auction
Public Auction Yards - Billings, MT - 1/14
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 163.36 | 158 - 164 |
| Lean Sl. Cows | Avg: 130.64 | 123 - 136.50 |
| Slaughter bulls | Avg: 188 | 187 - 194 |
| Young Stock Cows | Avg: 266 | 178 - 320 |
| 2-4 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $4,053 | $3,000 - $4,150 |
| 5-8 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,783 | $3,350 - $4,150 |
| Broken Mouth Bred Cows | Avg: $2,397 | $2,150 - $2,550 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health …
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U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of …
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Low commodity prices, elevated input costs and ongoing market uncertainty have many farmers facing another year of negative or near-break-even returns. The Trump administration’s $12 billion in economic assistance for …
Commentary
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While American farmers face historic pressures, this week, President Donald Trump reminded them he is their greatest champion. As our very first president, George Washington, himself a farmer, told a joint session of Congress in 1796: …
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Op-Ed by Joe Goggins, Billings, MT There is nothing worse than hearing your name drug through the mud when you and others have poured countless hours into meaningful efforts to …
