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Livestock Lost to Hurricane Florence

Published September 21, 2018

Recovery is underway in North Carolina after Hurricane Florence. The North Carolina Agriculture Department says 5,500 hogs and 3.4 million poultry have been lost. Sanderson Farms reports flooding from the hurricane has resulted in the loss of about 1.7 million…
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Minnesota Beef Update

Published September 20, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, hear more from Minnesota Beef Council’s Royalee Rhoades on a partnership with Hy-Vee.
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Meat Products Make China’s Retaliatory List

Published September 19, 2018

China announced retaliatory tariffs of five-to-ten percent against $60 billion worth of U.S. products. Making the list are meat products like lamb, salted beef and pig casings and hind legs. U.S. Meat Export Federation Vice-President of Communications Joe Schuele says…
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Ranchers and Feeders Preparing for Fall Cattle Run

Published September 18, 2018

In preparation for the the fall cattle run, there were initial concerns about a potential lack of feed base. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Services Director Scott Ressler says those concerns have diminished. "It certainly looks like enough feed base…
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Opportunities Ahead in the Cash Cattle Market

Published September 18, 2018

Looking into the fall and winter months, AgResource Company President Dan Basse is optimistic about the cash cattle market. "Kills should be coming down as we look at September and head into the third or fourth week of October. That…
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Newly-Elected NDSA President Looks Ahead

Published September 17, 2018

Over the weekend, North Dakota Stockmen's Association members set policy priorities, elected directors and officers and gained industry knowledge. The adoption of policies will also be factored into preparing for the 2019 Legislative Session. "The association is hoping to change…
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NDSA Recognizes Rancher of the Year

Published September 17, 2018

Arlyn and Sourey Schmidt of Crystal Springs have been named the Rancher of the Year by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. The 7N Ranch raises Simmental and Red Angus cattle and have been NDSA members for 46 years.
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Economist Encourages Cattle Producers to “Position for Success”

Published September 17, 2018

During the opening session of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention, ranchers heard about positioning for success in an economic reset. Virginia Tech agricultural economist Dr. David Kohl says “beef producers are weathering tough times better than anyone else.” While…
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Honorary Membership Awarded

Published September 17, 2018

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has recognized Fred Sorenson and Warren Zenker with honorary membership awards. Sorenson splits his time between his ranch in White Earth, North Dakota and Ruidoso, New Mexico. Sorenson is a past chairman of the North…
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