North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth concentrated on policy work at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in New Orleans. “The Livestock Marketing Committee focused on the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program to help improve transparency in the industry.”An insurance program geared towards weaned calves, similar to crop insurance, is also being evaluated. “It’s also in a pilot program stage. South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, and Texas are just a few of the states that are testing it this year. If it’s successful, it could expand to include other states.”
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