Northern Ag Top Stories
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The NILE Foundation proudly announces the scholarship winners for the 2026-2027 academic year. “After diligently reviewing many high-quality and impressive applicants and carefully measuring the many factors that help to …
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Montana Range Days will celebrate its 50th year in Phillips County on June 22–24, 2026. The statewide rangelands education event will bring youth, families, ranchers, and natural resource professionals to …
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John Deere on Monday announced a $99 million settlement agreement to resolve numerous farmer-initiated lawsuits filed in 2022 that alleged the company was monopolizing the repair market by limiting farmers’ …
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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the scoping notice for updated wild horse herd management area plans in the Red Desert Complex. These updates will guide future management of wild horses across five herd management areas in Wyoming’s Red Desert. The Lander …
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February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due …
Active gains flooded into lean hog futures Monday, regaining limited and soft market activity seen last week. Cattle futures remained mixed to mostly higher most of the session, but broke
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +8 to 9 $245-246 | +13 $385 |
Corn and soybean markets held stubbornly to near-term chart support to begin the week, supported by a still uncertain and risky situation for energy markets amid the ongoing conflict in
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -7 4.95 - 5.47 | -2 5.65 - 5.95 |
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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The Montana FFA Association wrapped up a very successful 96th annual state convention in Great Falls on Saturday, April 4th. The closing general session concluded with the announcement of the 8 …
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The Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) has announced the resignation of Executive Vice President Alison Vergeront. Her decision to step down comes after several years of dedicated service, during which she …
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The Montana Farm Bureau applauds the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this week between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The two …
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, …
