Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
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…Contract Library and Calf Insurance Under Evaluation
Published February 6, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth concentrated on policy work at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in New Orleans. "The Livestock Marketing Committee focused on the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program to help improve transparency in the industry."An…Beef Commission Structure Debated
Published January 26, 2023
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jason Leiseth says House Bill 1275 reconfigures parts of the state beef checkoff system to increase awareness and transparency. "It relates to the appointment process and how we get that notification out for the open…Former NDSA EVP Passes
Published December 22, 2022
Clair Michels, 105, passed away earlier this month. Michels was the executive vice president of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association for 25 years. In 1982, the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club honored Michels as its Agriculturalist of the Year. He…Hope for Hailey Payments Distributed
Published October 10, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and the North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation distributed nearly a quarter-million dollars in aid this week through the Hope After Haley Disaster Relief Program. Hope After Hailey developed after North Dakota ranchers suffered devastating livestock losses in…Genetic Investment Paid Off During Drought
Published October 5, 2022
Tour chairperson Kelly Hanson owns and operates Triple H Simmentals with his family near Hannaford, North Dakota. "The All Breeds Cattle Tour helps people see other operations and gives them ideas on how they can improve their own livestock operations."…Policy Discussed on the Sidelines of Cattle Tour
Published October 5, 2022
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association hosted their All Breeds Cattle Tour and focused on herds in the central and eastern portions of the state. NDSA President Jason Leiseth said the organization has been busy preparing for events and the upcoming…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…Honorary Membership
Published September 26, 2022
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has recognized Nancy Jo Bateman, Fred Helbling and Jeff Schafer with honorary membership. Bateman is the longtime executive director of the North Dakota Beef Commission and ranches were her husband at New Salem. Helbling has…