The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations as stimulus funds are fueling robust consumer spending. Consensus forecasts point to 7% GDP growth for 2021, the fastest rate of expansion since …
Northern Ag Top Stories
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During an early April meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission welcomed the newly Governor-appointed commissioners, Brian Cebull, Patrick Tabor, K.C. Walsh, and Montana Stockgrowers Association’s (MSGA) second vice president, …
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“Farmers and Ranchers might not have historically called it sequestering,” Clain Jones, Montana State University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, explained, “it’s a newer term to combat climate change but they’ve …
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Big news coming from the NILE! The search for the next NILE General Manager is over and the NILE Board of Directors and Staff are excited to announce Chad Reisig …
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The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47% …
DTN reports: Both the live cattle and lean hog contracts rallied throughout the day as demand for protein is exceptional with grilling season upon us.
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| +3 to 5 $120 - 123 | +4 to 6 $194 - 196 |
DTN reports: Corn and soybeans closed Friday lower after USDA’s WASDE report showed few surprises, but wheat prices finished higher with ongoing support from this week’s dry weather concerns.
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| +10 5.11 - 5.79 | +13 to 14 5.94 - 6.42 |
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way food consumers shop and eat, and meat reaped the benefits. A consumer survey conducted by 210 Analytics in January 2021 looked at trends among …
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Teaching about the challenges ranchers face and using hands-on learning are part of the Wyoming Ranch Camp May 24-28 near Evanston presented by University of Wyoming Extension educators. The camp …
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WASHINGTON (April 5, 2021) – A research paper released today confirmed U.S. beef production is the most sustainable production system in the world, a fact long understood by America’s cattle producers, who …
Commentary
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By Pete Geddes, Vice President and Chief External Relations Officers – American Prairie Reserve Northern Ag Network recently published an opinion piece by Rep. Dan Bartel, who has introduced legislation …
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