Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
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…An Ongoing Battle
Published October 14, 2024
The ongoing fires have caused significant losses in western North Dakota. “Everybody that’s here isn’t out of danger yet even though these fires are put out,” says Jason Leiseth, president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation. Assistance will be available from many…Out of the Ashes Wildfire Relief Fund Established
Published October 10, 2024
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation have launched a disaster relief fund to help offset losses from the fires in western North Dakota. “Everybody that’s here isn’t out of danger yet even though these fires are put…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…Report Livestock Losses
Published October 7, 2024
Farmers and ranchers who are missing livestock due to the wildfires in western North Dakota are asked to contact the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association. In addition to the land charred by the fire, many fences were cut to fight the…A Top Hand
Published September 22, 2024
Russ Danielson was presented the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Top Hand Award. Danielson, a North Dakota native, worked at NDSU as the beef herdsman and professor before taking a position at the American Simmental Association.Beef Checkoff at Work
Published September 20, 2024
An analysis of the beef checkoff was done for 2019-2023 to analyze the effectiveness of the program. Cattlemen’s Beef Board member Jason Schmidt summed it up at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention. “Our checkoff dollar return on investment increased…Policy and Education
Published September 20, 2024
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Annual Convention and Trade Show has two primary objectives. NDSA President Jason Leiseth said the first priority is "the business session for our association where we elect new officers and directors.” Policy is also established…Stockmen to Meet in Bismarck
Published September 16, 2024
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is hosting its annual convention and trade show in Bismarck Wednesday through Friday. “There are a lot of things that are good in our industry right now and I think we need to make a…