Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association
Vollmer Angus Ranch is ’21 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner
Published September 27, 2021
Vollmer Angus Ranch of Wing is this year’s North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Environmental Stewardship Award winner. The ranch began operations in the early 1950s and started a registered Black Angus herd in 1969. The Vollmer’s were among the first in…Cattle Producers Feeling More Optimistic
Published September 13, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux met with livestock groups in Bismarck on Friday. This is the second time in two months that Ducheneaux has been in North Dakota, talking with farmers and ranchers about drought and the impact it…Taking a ‘Leap of Faith’
Published July 1, 2021
New Rockford, North Dakota rancher Jeff Schafer has already taken oats out of seed production and cut and baled them for cattle feed. Schafer said not all producers are willing to take that leap of faith. "The most important thing…USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought
Published June 30, 2021
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice-President Julie Ellingson attended the meeting with USDA officials in Mandan Wednesday. "Of course, what North Dakota livestock producers need the most is rain and that doesn't happen with a policy change, but we've asked…Hoop Barns to be Highlighted on Feedlot Tour
Published June 14, 2021
The 19th Annual North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Feedlot Tour takes place tomorrow. The tour will made stops at feedlots in southeastern North Dakota near Kathryn at Sorby Ranch, Bartholomay Feedlot at Sheldon and Swenson Stock Farm at Walcott. North Dakota…North Dakota Landowners Can Now Electronically Post Land
Published June 7, 2021
During the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Spring Roundup meeting series, Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson highlighted ‘wins’ from the state legislative session. One of those has to do with private property rights. "The bill provides some criminal trespass protection for…Cattlemen Try to Stir Up Some ‘Hope’ During Spring Roundup Meeting
Published June 6, 2021
The town of Hope, North Dakota was the perfect place for cattlemen and women to come together for the first of several Spring Roundup meetings. As North Dakota Stockmen's Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson put it, “ranchers sure could…Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program
Published April 26, 2021
Water supplies are tight, and in some cases even non-existent, in pasture dugouts, ponds and other sources of water for livestock. While not many cattle have been turned out to graze yet, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice President Julie…Funds Raised for South Dakota Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires
Published March 23, 2021
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association and Foundation raised $10,000 for the Windy Fire Relief. This money will help Lemmon, South Dakota area ranchers impacted by wildfires in late January with hay needs.