Livestock Articles
A Mild Fall and A More Normal Winter
Published September 29, 2021
The National Weather Service’s latest briefing about the drought is calling for a mild fall before a transition to near normal or colder than normal weather during the winter and early spring. There is increasing confidence a La Nina will…Gallagher to Leave Dairy Checkoff, O’Brien Named New CEO
Published September 28, 2021
Dairy Management Incorporated says CEO Tom Gallagher is leaving the dairy checkoff to pursue teaching and other opportunities. Gallagher led the national dairy checkoff for 30-years. The current DMI President and Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy CEO Barbara O’Brien is…Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice
Published September 27, 2021
Despite the huge challenges facing cattle producers, members of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association came together with an optimistic voice in Fargo over the weekend. President Jeff Schafer of New Rockford says it’s often too easy to get caught up…The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United
Published September 27, 2021
There are huge issues affecting cattle producers across the nation. That’s according to Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who was a featured speaker during the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention. Front and center in Washington D.C. are taxes.…Burgum Stresses the Importance of Value-Added Ag During Address to Stockmen
Published September 27, 2021
Drought has been and continues to be top of mind for the North Dakota livestock industry this year. From January-to-July, more than 148,000 cows have been moved in the state. This is an 18 percent increase compared to 2020 and…Cattle Producers Learn About Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Published September 27, 2021
Cattle producers attending the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention learned from experts at North Dakota State University about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. This year, one challenge has been drought, which has kept the crew at…Haugen and Harris Receive ND Stockmen’s Awards
Published September 27, 2021
Haugen Ranch of Alexander has been chosen as the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Rancher of the Year. The 75-year members Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County. Killdeer cattleman…ND Stockmen’s Hands Out Honorary Awards
Published September 27, 2021
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association recognized long-time brand inspectors Mark and James Huseth with the Honorary Local Brand Inspector Awards. At the Association’s annual convention, State Senator Robert Erbele of Lehr, North Dakota and Lisa Pederson of Firesteel, South Dakota…Vollmer Angus Ranch is ’21 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner
Published September 27, 2021
Vollmer Angus Ranch of Wing is this year’s North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award winner. The ranch began operations in the early 1950s and started a registered Black Angus herd in 1969. The Vollmer’s were among the first in…