In his 14 years of owning Toavs Premier Auctions, Robert Toavs has experienced several changes in the business, but he says being a successful auctioneer still comes down to relationships. “It’s a trust and reputation based business,” Toavs explained. “You have to build your trust with people.” He got his taste of the auctioning field when he worked with Tande Auction Services

Montana Farmers Union members connected with women from across the country, building leadership skills, during National Farmers Union’s annual Women’s Conference, held earlier this month in San Antonio, Texas. “The NFU Women’s Conference allowed me to connect with women in ag from both Montana and all over the country. Both the networking and conference sessions helped fill my cup to

This year, due to good spring moisture, hay harvest was often delayed. This increased plant maturity and lowered nutrient content. Most of North Dakota received good moisture over the growing season, producing ample hay availability. As a result, the hay market has slowed and prices have dropped, indicating a buyer’s market. This has some livestock growers speculating whether they should purchase