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Cattle Fundamentals Have Not Changed

Published October 30, 2025

Cattle futures started to rebound Wednesday after undergoing a dramatic drop since President Trump’s infamous Truth Social post in mid-October. Despite the big changes in the market, Terrain Senior Animal Protein Analyst Don Close says the fundamentals in the cattle…

Livestock and Leadership

Published October 9, 2025

Sidney Erickson grew up with parents who were involved in 4-H, making it an easy decision for her to join. "It's just always been in my family, so that's what got me into 4H." Showing livestock is Erickson's passion, and…

ND Stockmen’s Association Shape Industry Policy

Published September 25, 2025

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention and Trade Show brought ranchers from across the state together to discuss current issues and draft policies. "There's strong demand for beef products and a lot of excitement here," said NDSA Executive Director Julie…

A Message of Equity at Farm Aid Forum

Published September 22, 2025

Finlayson, Minnesota farmer Hannah Bernhardt raises grass-fed beef and pork on her farm. As a child growing up during the farm crisis of the 80s, it wasn’t a given that she would be able to farm. "I never thought that…

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Published June 29, 2025

The USDA is taking major steps to prevent the New World screwworm from entering the U.S. cattle herd. The agency plans to build a sterile fly production facility in South Texas with $8.5 million in funding. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins…

Early Vet Involvement Key in Managing Cattle Pneumonia

Published June 12, 2025

As herd numbers increase, so too does the risk of cattle respiratory diseases, such as Mycoplasma bovis. "Mycoplasma bovis is one of the agents of bovine respiratory disease," says Zoetis Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Vickie Cooper. "It is also part…

Ellingson: Green Pastures and Good Markets Fuel Positivity

Published June 8, 2025

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association's (NDSA) Spring Roundup series is touring the state this week. "Everywhere we have been, we've seen green, and that really has been a refreshing change," says NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson. "So, we know…

NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer

Published May 15, 2025

The U.S. cattle industry is on alert as the threat of New World Screwworm re-emerges. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the parasitic pest is likely to cross the southern border later this summer. “It’s no longer a…

USDA Suspends Cattle Imports from Mexico

Published May 12, 2025

The USDA has suspended all live cattle, horse, and bison imports at southern U.S. border ports due to the rapid northward spread of the New World Screwworm in Mexico. The pest has now been found as far north as roughly…

No Confirmed Calf Thefts in North Dakota

Published April 17, 2025

Despite growing social media chatter, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association says there are no confirmed reports of stolen calves in the state. “What we’ve got is people who have called and said they’ve heard it’s going on," said Chief Brand…

Articles tagged under: cattle

Cattle Fundamentals Have Not Changed

Livestock and Leadership

ND Stockmen’s Association Shape Industry Policy

A Message of Equity at Farm Aid Forum

USDA Invests $8.5 Million in Fight Against New World Screwworm

Early Vet Involvement Key in Managing Cattle Pneumonia

Ellingson: Green Pastures and Good Markets Fuel Positivity

NCBA: Screwworms Likely to Cross Border This Summer

USDA Suspends Cattle Imports from Mexico

No Confirmed Calf Thefts in North Dakota

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