Articles tagged under: Julie Ellingson
Restrictions Sought for Unauthorized Drone Surveillance on Farms
Published January 24, 2025
One of the bills on the table in North Dakota Legislature is House Bill 1429 which would restrict and penalize drone aircraft from flying over homesteads and farmland in the state. NDFB Director of Public Policy Pete Hannebut spoke in…Ag Committees in Action
Published January 9, 2025
The North Dakota House and Senate agriculture committees met for the first time for the new legislative session Thursday. One bill heard called for the removal of the red tape for farmers and ranchers applying for the state drought disaster…North Dakota’s Fire Recovery
Published October 16, 2024
The road to recovery will be long for North Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by the fires this fall. “As dry as it is there is still that fire danger of something reigniting,” says Julie Ellingson, executive vice president, North…Addressing Livestock Losses
Published October 8, 2024
The fires in western North Dakota have caused devastating losses. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is collecting information about missing and found livestock in the affected areas. “We have heard of anecdotal stories of serious livestock losses as well as…Optimism in Cattle Sector
Published June 12, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says there’s a lot for ranchers to be excited about this summer. "It's been a positive year with a lot of optimism; we are celebrating some of the strongest prices and…Celebrating 95 Years
Published May 31, 2024
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is enjoying record membership. NDSA Executive Director Julie Ellingson said new services have been added over the years. recognized the work that went into this moment. "Certainly, this new facility will help us serve that…NDSA in DC
Published April 22, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson joined members of the organization in Washington D.C. this past week. "There are several overarching issues of importance for our organization and our producers," said Ellingson. "Of course, livestock disaster programs…Checkoff Proposal Has Implications for All Commodities
Published June 19, 2023
Legislation known as the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act would reform the commodity checkoff programs. "It would really make changes in our checkoff program as well as other commodity groups," said Julie Ellingson, executive vice president, North Dakota Stockmen’s…A Welcome Legislative Session
Published April 29, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson is pleased with the support for the livestock industry during this legislative session. "We have the raw ingredients to be very successful in animal agriculture and these new tools will help…