Articles tagged under: Jeff Schafer
NDSA Convention Discuss Problems and Priorities
Published September 26, 2022
A trade show, committee meetings, and general sessions were on the agenda at the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association annual convention. NDSA President Jeff Schafer refers to the policy meetings as the "meat and potatoes" of convention. "The North Dakota Stockmen's…Spring Roundups Highlight Producer Issues
Published June 6, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jeff Schafer says the Spring Roundups nurture face-to-face conversations. "It's an opportunity where we can have the conversations to develop policy from and take direction from beef producers." Schafer also gave an update on the…Seeking Solutions for Price Disparity
Published February 7, 2022
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association Live Cattle Marketing Committee met in Houston and proposed eight policy resolutions. "We're looking for the renewal of LMR (Livestock Mandatory Reporting), said Jeff Schafer, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. "We're also looking for contract…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…Dry Bean Scene
Published September 17, 2021
Dry bean harvest is underway in Minnesota and North Dakota. In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, hear from New Rockford, ND farmer Jeff Schafer and Stephen, MN farmer Betsy Jensen. This radio update is made possible by Sharpen from BASF,…Cattle Producers Feeling More Optimistic
Published September 13, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux met with livestock groups in Bismarck on Friday. This is the second time in two months that Ducheneaux has been in North Dakota, talking with farmers and ranchers about drought and the impact it…CattleFax Outlook Offers Good and Bad News for Cattle Producers
Published August 12, 2021
The CattleFax seminar at the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention provided both an optimistic and not-so-optimistic industry outlook for cattle producers gathered in Nashville. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jeff Schafer, who ranches at New Rockford, says one positive takeaway was…Taking a ‘Leap of Faith’
Published July 1, 2021
New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer has already taken oats out of seed production and cut and baled them for cattle feed. Schafer said not all producers are willing to take that leap of faith. "The most important thing…Cattlemen Try to Stir Up Some ‘Hope’ During Spring Roundup Meeting
Published June 6, 2021
The town of Hope, North Dakota was the perfect place for cattlemen and women to come together for the first of several Spring Roundup meetings. As North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson put it, “ranchers sure could…