Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
Support Remains for Voluntary Electronic ID
Published February 2, 2024
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth's phone was going off non-stop in the past week over the issue of electronic identification. With those policy committee meetings complete at the Cattle Industry Convention, Leiseth is pleased with how the issue…A Positive Outlook
Published December 30, 2023
The markets caught the attention of the cattle business in 2023. “After many years of pretty thin margins, we finally got the market moving in our favor,” said Jason Leiseth, president, North Dakota Stockmen's Association. “Going forward, there looks to…Diversity Keeps a Family Farm Strong
Published October 10, 2023
Quant Farms partner Gabe Quant is a fifth-generation farmer near Oakes, North Dakota. The farm was one of the stops on NDSA’s All Breeds Cattle Tour. Quant says the main operation has grown significantly in the last few years from…Middle of the Road
Published October 10, 2023
Wendel Livestock was one of the afternoon stops on the All-Breeds Cattle Tour. Wendel Livestock Owner/Operator Mike Wendel says when it comes to cattle, you need an even mix of all traits. "My philosophy is you can't chase too much…Rancher to Rancher, Breed to Breed
Published October 10, 2023
On North Dakota Stockmen's Association's 36th All Breeds Cattle Tour, NDSA President Jason Leiseth says the tour hits a lot of different cattle operations in a few hours. "We're here to see great cattle and visit with people about cattle…‘Welcome Home’
Published September 22, 2023
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is holding its 94th annual convention in Watford City. NDSA President Jason Leiseth says the theme, “Welcome Home” is a nod to the organization’s roots. "Watford City is the birthplace of NDSA when producers came…Increasing Efficiency for Cattle
Published July 2, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association hosted their feedlot tour with a stop to see a hoop barn near Goodrich, North Dakota. Kirby Steichen says they participated in a program that transformed their old feedlot back into hay ground. There are several…Finding Value in Feeding Cattle
Published June 29, 2023
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association hosted its feedlot tour near Wing and Goodrich Tuesday. Chairman Alan Heim said the NDSA Feeder Council does its best to represent the cattle feeding industry. "There's been some growth in feedlots in the state…Wing, ND Ranch Featured in Feedlot Tour
Published June 28, 2023
Vollmer Angus Ranch was one of the stops on the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Feedlot Tour. The tour highlighted the seed stock operation’s bull and heifer development facility, which was built in 2019. Co-owner Troy Vollmer said environmental considerations were part…