Northern Ag Top Stories
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UW-Led Institute Releases Films Highlighting Invasive Grass Management in Carbon, Sublette Counties
by Andy SchwabThe University of Wyoming’s Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released two short films highlighting cheatgrass management efforts in Carbon and Sublette counties. These films are …
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Federal officials say their investigation into the nation’s largest meatpackers is gaining momentum, with new emphasis on market concentration and its impact on cattle producers. Speaking at a joint press …
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Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis at the American Sugar Alliance (ASA), testified today in front of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the catastrophic harm …
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Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, 2026, in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Presented by South Dakota State University Extension, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and allied …
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Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the ninth year …
Although it was mostly a quiet day, the livestock complex did close higher Tuesday afternoon. Still no cash cattle trade has developed and both bids and asking prices remain elusive
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +9 to 12 $252 - 256 | +14 to 17 $398 - 405 |
The soybean market was the star of the show to begin the first full trading week of May, moving over 20 cents higher at times on old-crop futures as traders
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| Steady 5.79 - 6.19 | -5 5.98 - 6.30 |
Featured Auction
All Breeds Bull Sale Average Spring 2026 - MT & WY
| Angus Bulls | 12,224 Head | Avg: $10,696 |
| Red Angus | 1,774 Head | Avg: $9,888 |
| Sim/Angus | 1,325 Head | Avg: $9,594 |
| Hereford | 1,014 Head | Avg: $14,073 |
| Charolais | 885 Head | Avg: $8,705 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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by Bernt Nelson – American Farm Bureau Economist & Autumn Lankford Higgins – American Farm Bureau Government Affairs Director Demand for data centers – large, secure facilities that house computers …
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SARATOGA – The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 25 inductees for the Class of 2026. The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across …
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Saskatchewan-based Monette Farms has filed for protection from creditors to reorganize nearly $900 million in total secured debt, according to court documents filed by the farm’s owner, Darrel Monette, requesting …
Commentary
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Op-Ed: Schweitzer: Lack of transparency in NorthWestern acquisition process leads to unintended consequences, costs for Montanans
by Colton YoungA lack of transparency and available details about the proposed acquisition of NorthWestern Energy by Black Hill Corporation have led Montana Farmers Union to intervene in the proposed acquisition to push for …
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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 …
