Northern Ag Top Stories
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Today, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the …
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Many Montana producers are preparing to plant nearly a month earlier than average this spring. Early field access provides advantages, including workload management and moisture capture, particularly in a year …
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BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief as neighboring states are experiencing drought and wildfires. “Major wildfires have burned more than 800,000 acres …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the 2026 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application period is officially open, offering Montana agricultural producers an opportunity to secure funding that supports …
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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 …
Cash cattle prices were able to hold steady, which helped traders push the cattle contracts higher through the day’s close. LIVE CATTLE: After a mostly sideways trading week, the live
| Fed Steers Live | Dressed Basis |
| Steady $235 | Steady $372 |
U.S. crop markets moved moderately lower Friday, likely due to position squaring ahead of the weekend, perhaps due to increased caution after bearish news last weekend led to a gap
| Local 12% Winter | Local 14% Spring |
| -21 4.95 - 5.38 | -16 5.50 - 5.80 |
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More Northern Ag Top Stories
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Governor Greg Gianforte visited Dahlman Farms to celebrate Montana Agriculture Week and highlight the importance of international trade to Montana farmers and ranchers. “Montana farmers and ranchers produce some of …
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U.S. sheep and lamb producers now have a new opportunity to enhance the profitability and sustainability of their operations. The American Lamb Board (ALB) has received a grant through the …
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As New World screwworm (NWS) continues to make news headlines, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures …
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, …
