The Montana Hereford Association (MHA) held its annual fall tour this week, based out of Miles City with stops across eastern Montana and western North Dakota. More than 65 participants …
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Taiwan Goodwill Mission Signs Letter of Intent to Purchase 132 Million Bushels of U.S. Wheat
by Andy SchwabRepresentatives from the Taiwan Flour Millers Association (TFMA) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 3.6 MMT (132.3 million bushels) of U.S. wheat …
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R-CALF Presses for MCOOL, Checkoff Reform, and other Policies During D.C. Fly-In
by Andy SchwabIndependent 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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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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ASI Awarded USDA Funding to Expand Global Markets for American Wool
by Andy SchwabThe American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has been selected to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) for Fiscal Year 2025 under the Quality Samples …
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A proposal to establish a checkoff program for Montana canola growers has failed. The referendum, which called for a $0.10 per hundredweight assessment at the first point of sale beginning …
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Montana Grain Growers Association Concerned About New Canadian Import Regulations
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) is deeply concerned about the new Canadian import regulations that took effect mid-August. These regulations impose significant restrictions on importing agricultural equipment from Canada, …
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Montana Grazing Lands Coalition to Host First-Ever Grazing Expo in Billings
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Grazing Lands Coalition (MTGLC) is gearing up for its first-ever Grazing Expo, set for September 4–7 in Billings. The four-day event will feature more than 40 breakout sessions, …
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UW Extension Launches Emergency Hay Assistance Site for Producers Facing Wildfires
by Andy SchwabTo assist producers facing wildfires, the University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new online platform to help coordinate hay donations and provide fire recovery resources. The Wyoming Emergency Hay …
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Wyoming Wool Initiative Launches Fourth Annual Lamb-a-Year Program
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Wool Initiative, in partnership with the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Lamb-a-Year program. This flagship …