Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
Enhance Livestock Disaster Programs
Published September 17, 2022
Mother Nature has taken North Dakota farmers and ranchers on a wild ride in recent years, including a drought and April blizzards. During Friday's farm bill roundtable, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson asked the senators to…Building Ideas
Published June 20, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Feeder Council Chairman Alan Heim says this past week's feedlot tour helped cattle producers generate ideas for their operations. "It's a great tour to get out and see what people like and don't like about their…Spring Roundups Highlight Producer Issues
Published June 6, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jeff Schafer says the Spring Roundups nurture face-to-face conversations. "It's an opportunity where we can have the conversations to develop policy from and take direction from beef producers." Schafer also gave an update on the…NDSA and NDSF Kick Off Disaster Relief Fund
Published April 26, 2022
After a catastrophic drought, North Dakota ranchers are now recovering from back-to-back blizzards. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation President Dan Rorvig, a disaster relief fund has been launched to provide a helping hand. "The North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation has…Cattle Producers Come Together with an Optimistic Voice
Published September 27, 2021
Despite the huge challenges facing cattle producers, members of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association came together with an optimistic voice in Fargo over the weekend. President Jeff Schafer of New Rockford says it’s often too easy to get caught up…The Strongest Position for the U.S. Cattle Industry is United
Published September 27, 2021
There are huge issues affecting cattle producers across the nation. That’s according to Kimball, Minnesota rancher Don Schiefelbein, who was a featured speaker during the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Convention. Front and center in Washington D.C. are taxes.…Burgum Stresses the Importance of Value-Added Ag During Address to Stockmen
Published September 27, 2021
Drought has been and continues to be top of mind for the North Dakota livestock industry this year. From January-to-July, more than 148,000 cows have been moved in the state. This is an 18 percent increase compared to 2020 and…Cattle Producers Learn About Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Published September 27, 2021
Cattle producers attending the 92nd Annual North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention learned from experts at North Dakota State University about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. This year, one challenge has been drought, which has kept the crew at…Haugen and Harris Receive ND Stockmen’s Awards
Published September 27, 2021
Haugen Ranch of Alexander has been chosen as the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Rancher of the Year. The 75-year members Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County. Killdeer cattleman…