Northern Ag Top Stories
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Independent cattle producers from eight states traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as part of R-CALF USA’s fly-in, delivering a clear message: food security is national security, and the prosperity …
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Beef has been at the core of McDonald’s menu and identity since it first opened its doors 70 years ago.Today, McDonald’s USA is announcing its participation in an initiative that …
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On Wednesday, September 10, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in north central Montana, the state’s first detection in domestic poultry this fall. Montana …
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USDA and DOI Announce Bold Federal Reforms to Improve Nation’s Wildfire Response System
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new memorandum to modernize and strengthen America’s wildfire prevention and response system. This policy direction enacts common-sense reforms that modernize …
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Montana Farm Bureau: Grassroots Power Creating Positive Impact for Rural Communities
by Colter BrownSPONSORED “When one rancher brings an idea to a county Farm Bureau meeting, it can end up becoming national policy,” said Montana Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck. “That’s …
The livestock complex had a less-than-desirable day as the market neglected to find the support it needed throughout the day’s trading hours. Still no cash cattle trade has developed, and
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More Northern Ag Top Stories
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USDA Rolls Out $1 Billion for Livestock Feed Losses from Wildfires or Floods in 2023-24
by Colter BrownLivestock producers who suffered feed losses from floods or wildfires in 2023 or 2024 will be able to apply for $1 billion in USDA disaster aid to help offset higher …
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Total lamb sales have increased significantly, indicating strong consumer demand, according to the latest Midan Marketing Quarterly Retail Report (based on retail scanner data from Circana). In the second quarter …
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Montana’s federal delegation, is pressing the Department of the Interior to overturn a decision that allows the American Prairie (APR) to convert federal grazing …
Commentary
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by Lesley Robinson, President – Montana Stockgrowers Association As a cattle rancher in Phillips County, I understand the challenges of running a family-owned ranch and why it’s important for family-owned …
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By Tom Opre, Filmmaker, Conservation Advocate I’ve spent the last decade embedded with people who live with wildlife. From tribal leaders in Zambia to keepers in the Scottish Highlands, to …