NDSU and UMN Extension plan webinar on sheep and goat marketing outlook

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have collaborated with the Livestock Marketing Information Center and the Oklahoma State University Extension to present a webinar on the outlook of the sheep and goat market. Scheduled to commence on July 9 at 7 p.m. CDT, the event aims to shed light on the factors influencing market dynamics.

Travis Hoffman, NDSU and UMN Extension sheep specialist, emphasizes the importance of comprehending market drivers and utilizing demand tools to aid producers in strategizing for the marketing of the 2025 lamb and kid crop. During the webinar, Tyler Cozzens, an agricultural economist and an esteemed authority on sheep and goat economics at the Livestock Marketing Information Center, will deliver insights into the current supply and demand trends for American sheep and goats. Cozzens will also provide a forecast for the upcoming season.

Scott Clawson, an OSU Extension area specialist, will contribute his expert perspective on goat seasonality and methods for aligning production systems with market requirements to achieve profitability. Hoffman encourages producers to invest time in making decisions that enhance the profitability of their operations following a year of production.

Registration in advance is mandatory, and interested participants can sign up at ndsu.ag/sheepgoatoutlook. Upon registration, attendees will promptly receive the Zoom link for the webinar and will also have access to the recording following the event. For additional details, individuals can reach out to Brenda Miller at [email protected] or contact Hoffman at [email protected].

NDSU Agriculture Communication announced this initiative on June 30, 2025. Travis Hoffman, reachable at 701-231-2222 or [email protected], serves as the resource person for additional information. Dominic Erickson, the editor, can be contacted at 701-231-5546 or [email protected]. The content of the webinar is under the Creative Commons license and the Rules for Use, permitting users to utilize and distribute the information accordingly.