COVID-19
There is a great deal of uncertainty about the ongoing impact of Coronavirus, its impact on the beef industry and the United States as a whole. The North Dakota Stockmen's Association will provide updates as more information becomes available.
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association office will be closed to public access March 23 through April 30 in an effort to curb coronavirus disease health concerns in the community. In order to fulfill its statutory and federal responsibilities and its commitment to the state's livestock industry, the NDSA will continue to provide services, but by appointment only. To make an appointment, call (701) 223-2522.
NDSA brand inspectors will continue to perform services at their respective markets to keep livestock commerce moving. Most markets have also adopted policies to limit access to only active buyers, sellers and employees to reduce contact and the potential for disease spread.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
News & Information
June 24, 2020 - NDSA member alert
June 23, 2020 - Spring Roundup - virtual edition
June 18, 2020 - NDSA member alert
June 5, 2020 - NDSA member alert
June 3, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 26. 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 22, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 19, 2020 - NDSA reacts to Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
May 19, 2020 - NDSA member alert no. 2
May 19, 2020 - USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
May 19, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 15, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 13, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 8, 2020 - NDSA member alert
May 6, 2020 - Producers share tips for branding during the pandemic
May 5, 2020 - NDSA & NDSF team up to provide Beef Relief for hungry familes
May 5, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 30, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 28, 2020 - POTUS Meat Processing Plant Executive Order
April 27, 2020 - NDSA cancels, postpones June events
April 24, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 23, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 20, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 17, 2020 - State Cattlemen’s Association letter to Department of Justice
April 17, 2020 - NDSA member alert part II
April 17, 2020 - NDSA member alert part I
April 15, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 9, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 7, 2020 - NDSA offers principles for USDA to consider in CARES relief distribution
April 3, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 2, 2020 - Frequently Asked Questions - Grazing Management on BLM-Managed Public Lands
April 1, 2020 - NDSA member alert
April 1, 2020 - Bicameral Bipartisan Livestock Assistance Letter
March 27, 2020 - NDSA member alert
March 26, 2020 - NDSA member alert
March 24, 2020 - North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum issues an executive order removing load restrictions on state highways
March 23, 2020 - Agricultural market situation and outlook
March 20, 2020 - North Dakota ag groups stress importance of agriculture, food security amidst pandemic
March 20, 2020 - Call for Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act relief
March 19, 2020 - NDSA member alert
March 19, 2020 - Homeland Security recognizes agriculture as critical industry
March 19, 2020 - Call for market investigation
March 18, 2020 - Temporary Hours of Service exemption for livestock haulers
Ag Disaster Relief Loan Program - Bank of North Dakota
Applying for SBA Disaster Loans
Bill to offset cattle producer losses due to COVID-19
Critical Industry Employee Authorization & Affidavit
Economic Damages to the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry Due to COVID-19 Report
Executive Summary of Economic Damages to the U.S. Beef Cattle Industry Due to COVID-19 Report
North Dakota Load Restrictions
NDSU Extension - Coronavirus Resources
North Dakota Workforce Safey & Insurance Coronavirus Facts
Paycheck Protection Program Borrower Application Form
Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions
Paycheck Protection Program - How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts
Paycheck Protection Program Information
Auction Market Protocol
North Dakota auction markets are committed to providing services during this time of uncertainty, while protecting employees, customers, buyers and their families. Because cattle ranchers’ livelihoods depend on marketing their livestock, all regular and scheduled special sales will be held as planned at this time. For the safety of those attending and to comply with CDC guidelines, however, markets are asking to limit the sales to active buyers, sellers and employees only at this time.
Sale & Event Changes & Cancellations
NEW SALE DATE - Haugen Cattle Company Production Sale will be held Friday, April 24, 2020, at Kist Livestock in Mandan
EXTENDED - The application deadline for the North Dakota Leopold Conservation Award has been extended until May 15. The call for applications, which includes additional information about the award and the nomination process, can be found at https://www.ndglc.com/uploads/1/2/0/7/120736200/north_dakota_cfn_print.pdf.
POSTPONED - The North Dakota CattleWomen State Convention is postponed until June 2021.
CANCELLED - The North Dakota FFA Convention previously scheduled for June 1-4 in Fargo has been cancelled. The North Dakota FFA Association is, instead, planning for a virtual celebration that week. More details will be shared over the organization’s social media pages over the coming weeks. To read the full release, see http://www.ndffa.org/StateConv/ffa-press-release.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3KTmdhNoHgSxhf1811kpBCpr09u7nkWOU6pQvOZURPvbNKJyuB4o9IBnM.
CANCELLED - The North Dakota Stockmen's Association will not hold its Spring Roundups, previously set for June 1-3 and 8-10 in Linton, Havana, New Rockford, Golden Valley, Watford City and Wildrose. http://www.ndstockmen.org/news/ndsa-cancels-postpones-june-events/
POSTPONED - The North Dakot Stockmen's Associaition will postpone its annual Feedlot Tour, previously set for June 16 in Kathryn, Sheldon and Walcott. http://www.ndstockmen.org/news/ndsa-cancels-postpones-june-events/
POSTPONED - The North Dakota Stockmen's Association will postpone the North Dakota Junior Beef Expo, previously set for June 19-20 in Minot. http://www.ndstockmen.org/news/ndsa-cancels-postpones-june-events/
CANCELLED - The Red Angus Association of America board of directors voted to cancel the upcoming National Red Angus Convention, which was schedule for September 23-25, 2020 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
CANCELLED - The North Dakota State Fair, set for July 17-25, 2020, has been cancelled.
CANCELLED - The Area 4 Reasearch Farm and USDA-ARS Northern Great Plains Research Lab will not be hosting the annual July Friends & Neighbors Day at the USDA-ARS research facility.
POSTPONED - The annual Professional Bull Riders event at the Bismarck Events Center, scheduled for June 19-20 has been postponed.