Northern Ag Top Stories
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Rising fertilizer prices are a key concern for agricultural producers right now. Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along …
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Montana is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought as spring 2026 begins, according to the latest Drought and Water Supply Outlook Report from the Montana Department of Natural Resources …
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The latest data from the American Lamb Board’s Sheep Industry Review and Q4 Retail Report highlights a resilient and evolving U.S. lamb market—driven by strong demand, premium positioning, and expanding …
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An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased …
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The Montana FFA Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Abbey Wolenetz as its new Development and Operations Coordinator. Wolenetz brings a strong background in agricultural education, leadership development, …
The livestock complex closed mixed with only the feeder cattle contracts ending the day fully higher thanks to the added interest of buyers in the countryside. LIVE CATTLE: The live
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +8 to 9 $245-246 | +13 $385 |
Ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran failed over the weekend, with the U.S. implementing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting the ceasefire agreed to last Tuesday is
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| +19 5.09 - 5.61 | +13 5.58 - 5.88 |
Featured Auction
Winter Livestock Auction - Riverton, WY 3/24
| 350-399 lb Steers | Avg: 574 | 560 - 600 |
| 500-599 lb Steers | Avg: 493 | 487 - 530 |
| 600-649 lb Heifers | Avg: 409 | 409 - 410 |
| Slaughter Cows | Avg: 157 | 148.50 - 163.50 |
| Lean Feeding Cows | Avg: 164 | 164 - 166 |
| Slaughter Bulls | Avg: 192 | 187 - 215 |
| Young Replacement Cows | Avg: 280 | 262.50 - 287 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Replacement Cows | Avg: 168 | 156.50 - 180 |
| Bred Heifers | Avg: $3,927 | $3,900 - $4,000 |
| 2-4 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,992 | $3,450 - $3,900 |
| 5-8 Yr Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,200 | $2,875 - $3,800 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Today in Michigan alongside U.S. Representative Tom Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the availability of over $275 million in grant funding in FY2026 for the specialty …
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Miles Community College (MCC) has announced that Jess Peterson has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Peterson will be recognized during MCC’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, …
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The Wyoming Board of Agriculture will meet on April 13-14 in Cheyenne at the Wyoming State Capitol Extension in room W53/W54. The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm on …
Commentary
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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 …
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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, …
