Articles tagged under: Julie Ellingson
A Few Limitations for Cattle Producers in CFAP
Published May 29, 2020
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson said while the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is a step in the right direction, there are limitations to the program for cattle producers. "The April 15 date is what's catching many of…Local Farm Groups Give Feedback on COVID-19 Package
Published April 23, 2020
The USDA is putting together a rule for the $19 billion COVID-19 aid package. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven hosted a roundtable discussion to address with local farm groups. In the roundtable, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…Local Ag Groups Give Coronavirus Aid Feedback to USDA
Published April 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is getting feedback from local ag groups on how to develop coronavirus aid using $9.5 billion from the recent stimulus package. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Director Julie Ellingson, the program needs to…Post-Blizzard Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
Published October 14, 2019
To aid in post-blizzard recovery efforts, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is compiling a missing and found livestock report to help match animals with producers. “This has been a devastating storm for so many farm and ranch families across the…ND Stockmen’s Association Celebrates 90 Years at Annual Convention
Published September 22, 2019
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association celebrated 90 years at their annual convention in Minot. NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson said the organization is excited to celebrate the milestone. "We're proud of being able to sustain the organization since the…Cattlemen Continue to Tackle Policy Issues
Published June 12, 2019
A whole host of issues remain top of mind for the U.S. cattle industry. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule that exempts livestock producers from reporting air emissions from animal waste. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President…Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan
Published May 20, 2019
Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…Producers Reminded of Livestock Indemnity Program
Published March 18, 2019
Livestock producers in the Northern Plains have endured several storms this winter season. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions can result in death of livestock. Julie Ellingson, North Dakota Stockmen's Association executive vice president, says producers may be eligible for losses…No Trespass Bill Makes Progress in ND Legislature
Published February 22, 2019
The no trespass bill has passed out of the North Dakota Senate. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson says the bill will protect private property rights. The bill handles criminal trespass and hunting separately. "If the bill…