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Is the Bullish Cattle Market Over?

Published July 16, 2026

Cattle futures have been under pressure. Ag Bull Trading President Tommy Grisafi says it feels like the tone in the cattle market has changed. "Maybe, just maybe, this big six-year bull market in cattle is over," Grisafi told RRFN. "When…

Beef Exports Continue to Boost Producer Returns

Published July 14, 2026

North Dakota Beef Commission member Carmel Miller says export markets remain one of the biggest drivers of cattle profitability, adding significant value to every animal marketed. "Export markets add over $435 per head to live cattle prices. For example, South…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…

Farm Action Offers Proposal to Rebuild Cattle Herd

Published June 17, 2026

A watchdog group, Farm Action, has published a white paper to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd. The list of recommendations includes a temporary tax break for farms and ranches that retain heifers. Farm Action also supports mandatory country-of-origin labeling, support…

Increased Pneumonia Risk

Published May 25, 2026

NDSU Extension Veterinarian Dr. Jake Galbreth says windy, dusty weather increased the risk of pneumonia and pinkeye in cattle. “You might see more coughing in the herd,” Galbreth said. “If they start wheezing and coughing really persistently, that’s when we…

Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota

Published May 8, 2026

Low spring runoff and below-average precipitation could lead to access issues for adequate, good-quality water for livestock this spring. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Jake Galbreath says they’ve received multiple reports of water sources that are either low, dried up or toxic…

Healthy Balance Sheet for Cattle Sector

Published May 8, 2026

The cattle industry continues to benefit from strong markets. Fallon Savage, senior vice president of corporate credit, Farm Credit Services of America, said balance sheets are healthy. A disciplined marketing approach is being seen. “Most of them have stayed pretty…

Newborn Calves Face Wet, Muddy Conditions

Published April 6, 2026

NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Lisa Pederson says the recent wet snow has hampered calving. "While the moisture was certainly welcome, I think probably most folks would wished it would have come at a different time," said Peterson. "We're going to…

Cattle Country Conversations

Published March 19, 2026

In this week's edition of Cattle Country Conversation, NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan offers an update on the grazing and haying outlook. Click here to listen.

Cattle Country Conversations

Published March 6, 2026

Cattle Country Conversations is a weekly feature from the Red River Farm Network. This week, we learn about a bill dealing with lab-grown meat in the South Dakota Legislature. State Representative John Sjaarda is carrying the bill and can be…

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Is the Bullish Cattle Market Over?

Beef Exports Continue to Boost Producer Returns

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Farm Action Offers Proposal to Rebuild Cattle Herd

Increased Pneumonia Risk

Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota

Healthy Balance Sheet for Cattle Sector

Newborn Calves Face Wet, Muddy Conditions

Cattle Country Conversations

Cattle Country Conversations

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