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Today’s Livestock Market Update December 2, 2021
DTN reports: (DTN file photo) A strong export report for both the cattle and hog markets started the day off with a strong lead and ultimately led to a higher… The post Today’s Livestock Market Update first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Today’s Grain Market Update December 2, 2021
DTN reports: Grains and the soy complex moved sharply higher Thursday, led by wheat futures markets. The markets in general, appear to be more at ease with early indications that… The post Today’s Grain Market Update first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Pass It On: Private Landownership and Successful Hunts December 2, 2021
In Montana, successful hunts often rely on good relationships and positive interactions with private landowners. Many of the species we pursue spend a substantial amount of their time on private… The post Pass It On: Private Landownership and Successful Hunts first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
CoBank: High Fertilizer Costs to Extend into Spring Planting December 2, 2021
A dramatic rise in fertilizer prices is weighing heavily on U.S. crop farmers and input suppliers as they prepare for the 2022 planting season. Prices for nitrogen-based fertilizers commonly used… The post CoBank: High Fertilizer Costs to Extend into Spring Planting first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Landowners Convene to Explore Solutions to Grizzly Bear-Livestock Conflicts December 1, 2021
Choteau, MT – Due to successful recovery efforts, grizzly bears are expanding their range into the plains and private lands of Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front; lands that support food, fiber,… The post Landowners Convene to Explore Solutions to Grizzly Bear-Livestock Conflicts first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Roy Ranch Benefits from Trucker Generosity November 30, 2021
From November 30th’s edition of Voices of Montana on the Northern News Network: (Roy, MT) – Like almost every other ranch in Eastern Montana, Buck and JoAnn Mosby, and Buck’s… The post Roy Ranch Benefits from Trucker Generosity first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Ag Bankers Upbeat on Prospects for Farm Profitability November 28, 2021
Despite concerns about inflation, agricultural bankers overall are more upbeat about the profitability they are seeing from their loan customers than in the past five years. The ABA and Federal… The post Ag Bankers Upbeat on Prospects for Farm Profitability first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium Coming Back to Billings November 26, 2021
BOZEMAN — Registration is now open for the 2022 Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium, which will be held Jan. 12-13 at the Billings Hotel and Convention… The post Montana and Wyoming Sugar Beet and Malt Barley Symposium Coming Back to Billings first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Crop Prices Projected to Decline, Livestock Prices to Rise Over the Next Decade November 24, 2021
Recently released USDA projections reveal expectations for U.S. crop prices to decrease over the next 10 years while prices for major animal products, except hogs, are forecast to increase. Expected… The post Crop Prices Projected to Decline, Livestock Prices to Rise Over the Next Decade first appeared on Northern Ag Network.
Producers Receive Smaller Share of Retail Thanksgiving Dinner Price November 23, 2021
Just when it seemed there was nothing left to draw political lines over, the cost of this year’s Thanksgiving meal may bring a little heat from the proverbial kitchen into… The post Producers Receive Smaller Share of Retail Thanksgiving Dinner Price first appeared on Northern Ag Network.

House approves short-term funding bill to avoid government shutdown

President Biden announces five-step strategy to fight COVID-19 with testing for travelers, coverage for home tests

Dr. Fauci announces the Omicron variant has been detected in U.S. for the first time, with confirmed case in California

Stacey Abrams announces bid for Georgia governor in 2022