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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.

ND Cattle Industry Reflects on Trump’s Ag Impact

Published January 19, 2021

Regulatory rollbacks and bilateral trade agreements were positives from the Trump Administration for local cattle producers. "The Waters of the United States Rule was an enormous regulation and the administration did away with that," said Jeff Schafer, president, North Dakota…

Schafer Selected as New ND Stockmen’s President

Published October 12, 2020

Jeff Schafer of New Rockford is serving as president of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association for the next two years. The fifth-generation rancher runs Rhein Valley Farm with his wife, children and parents. "We don't have a ton of grassland…

Articles tagged under: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association

Cattle Producers Feeling More Optimistic

Taking a ‘Leap of Faith’

USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought

Hoop Barns to be Highlighted on Feedlot Tour

North Dakota Landowners Can Now Electronically Post Land

Cattlemen Try to Stir Up Some ‘Hope’ During Spring Roundup Meeting

Dry Conditions Spurs Popularity of Livestock Water Program

Funds Raised for South Dakota Ranchers Impacted by Wildfires

ND Cattle Industry Reflects on Trump’s Ag Impact

Schafer Selected as New ND Stockmen’s President

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