Northern Ag Top Stories
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BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana Pulse Crop Committee (MPCC) is inviting proposals for market development and educational projects designed to strengthen and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry. The 2026 Request …
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One of the premier benefits of Montana Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) membership is the direct line it provides to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and key decision-makers in Washington, …
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Cow size should not be overlooked when comparing calf weaning weights, according to University of Kentucky agricultural economist Kenny Burdine. While there is often debate about whether an “optimal” cow …
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) celebrated another successful year of its Top Hand Program at the organization’s recent annual meeting, honoring 33 participating members. The program recognizes outstanding members who …
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom demanding that the state abandon a proposal that would redistribute land based on race, ethnicity, and national origin. …
The livestock contracts closed higher as traders noted Friday’s bullish Cattle on Feed report and as traders are hopeful that Tuesday’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report will be supportive as
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| Steady to +2 $228 - 228 | +4 $355 - 363 |
With the winter season officially underway, row crops kicked off Christmas week with a subdued trading session which saw mostly higher prices. Higher energy futures were the primary bullish driver
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| +6 4.24 - 4.71 | +2 5.19 - 5.66 |
Featured Auction
PAYS Blue Ribbon Stock & Bred Heifer Sale- 12/10 - 8,171 Head - Billings, MT
| Bred Heifers | Avg: $4,062 | $3,700 - $4,450 |
| 2-4 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $4,258 | $3,850 - $4.650 |
| 5-8 Year Old Bred Cows | Avg: $3,922 | $3,500 - $4,300 |
| Short Term Bred Cows | Avg: $2,957 | $2,650 - $3,600 |
| 3-6 Year Old Bred Cows | Head: 242 | Avg: $4,966 |
More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Today, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) …
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The Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Carbon Countybackyard poultry flock. This is …
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Gov. Mark Gordon (R-WY) underscored two essential priorities in his budget: strengthening Wyoming’s agricultural backbone and addressing increasingly severe wildfire seasons. “Wyoming’s strength has always come from the people who …
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 …
