NDNB will contract for 2,000 -3,000 cattle
Farm and Ranch Guide
By SUE ROESLER, Farm & Ranch Guide
Friday, January 5, 2007 12:01 PM CST
North Dakota Natural Beef LLC plans to begin contracting with livestock producers in February 2007 for delivery of natural beef cattle raised at North Dakota ranches.
Dieter Pape, CEO of North Dakota Natural Beef, said initially the company will be utilizing all North Dakota cattle, but if the numbers aren’t there, it will look to cattle from surrounding states, particularly South Dakota.
“Our preference is for North Dakota cattle. The North Dakota State Legislature, and NDSU are supporting the venture - so that is why we will be talking to North Dakota ranchers first,” said Pape.
