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The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association will be bringing its 2026 Spring Roundup series, “The Story Continues,” to Hannaford, Woodworth, Napoleon, Carson, Belfield and Berthold, N.D., in June. The Spring Roundups serve as the organization’s district meetings and will include socials, suppers, informational speakers and NDSA Nominating Committee and local brand inspector meetings.
“The Spring Roundups are highlights for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association each year,” said NDSA President Randy Schmitt, who ranches near Rugby, N.D. “They’re a way to bring the organization to its members, share information and gather valuable feedback and ideas.”
Each Spring Roundup begins with a 5 p.m. social, which will be followed by a local brand inspector meeting at 5:30 p.m. and a supper at 6 p.m., with the informational program and Nominating Committee meeting after that. All times are local.
The NDSA Nominating Committees will be making recommendations for board candidates to be voted on at the NDSA Annual Convention & Trade Show Sept. 24-26 in Bismarck, N.D. NDSA members who are interested in running or who have ideas for candidates should contact their respective Nominating Committee members.
The details of each of the Spring Roundups are as follows:
District 1
The District 1 Spring Roundup will be June 4 at the Hannaford Mercantile Company at 271 Wheat Street in Hannaford.
The program will include Schmitt and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will discuss the NDSA’s recent work and give organizational updates, as well as Dr. Karl Hoppe, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension livestock systems specialist, who will talk about feeding North Dakota calves to finish.
The District 1 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Ryan Ressler of Cooperstown, N.D.
District 2
The District 2 Spring Roundup will be June 3 at the Woodworth Fire Hall at 111 Main Street in Woodworth.
In addition to Schmitt, the program will include Dr. Ethan Andress, North Dakota state veterinarian, who will discuss import/export regulations for North Dakota, and Randy Martinson, Martinson Risk Management owner, who will discuss Livestock Risk Protection insurance.
The District 2 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Jared Higgins of Woodworth.
District 3
The District 3 Spring Roundup will be June 2 at the American Legion Barry-Hoof Post 72 at 69 Broadway Street in Napoleon.
In addition to Schmitt, Ellingson and Andress, the program will include Nicole Wardner, North Dakota Beef Commission executive director, who will discuss the Commission’s beef promotion and education work.
The District 3 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Randy Weigel of Kintyre, N.D.
District 4
The District 4 Spring Roundup will be June 9 at the Grant County Fair Building at 310 N Main Street in Carson.
In addition to Schmitt, Ellingson and Andress, the program will include a presentation from Lisa Pederson, NDSU livestock specialist, who will give attendees easy to use management tips to build resilient cows and ranches.
The District 4 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Scott Katus of Watauga, S.D.
District 5
The District 5 Spring Roundup will be June 10 at the American Legion Post 144 at 107 2nd Ave. NE in Belfield.
The program will include Schmitt, Andress and Wardner.
The District 5 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Cody Reis of Fairfield, N.D.
District 6
The District 6 Spring Roundup will be June 8 at the Berthold Sportsmen’s Club at 210 Main Street in Berthold.
The program will include Schmitt, as well as Lucas Anderson, Riverview LLP., beef production team member, who will discuss modern Expected Progeny Difference data and application to commercial production.
The District 6 Spring Roundup is being hosted by District Chairman Ian Hall of Minot, N.D.
The Spring Roundups are free and open to all. All times are local. Pre-registration is not required, but is helpful for planning purposes. To pre-register, visit www.ndstockmen.org and click on the Spring Roundup image or call (701) 223-2522.
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