This winter has provided warmer than average temperatures, which are much appreciated after last winter. However, these mild temperatures have been accompanied by slightly below normal moisture through early March…
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Slaughter Cow Market Soars Fueled by Lean Trimmings Rally
by Colter BrownSlaughter cow prices continue moving higher with declining cow inventories and reduced cow slaughter. Boning cow prices in Montana auctions averaged $117/cwt. (average dressing) for the week ending March 8,…
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USDA Announces Updated “Product of USA” Label Claim
by Colter BrownToday, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim…
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MSGA Concerned Over National Wildlife Refuge System Rule Change
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments this week voicing concerns with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (BIDEH) proposed rulemaking and policy…
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USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
by Colter BrownThe 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes to Federal individual income and estate tax policies, though some policies were temporary. In 2018, the TCJA increased the…
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Montana State Barley Research Extends to Brewing Quality
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – Thanks to a new license, barley research at Montana State University is set to extend beyond breeding and malting to the science behind brewing. In November, the Montana…
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Registration Open for UW Extension’s 2024 Ranch Camp Program
by Colter BrownThe University of Wyoming Extension is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. Open…
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Wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas have burned more than one million acres and devastated farmers and ranchers in the region. On Thursday morning, the Smokehouse Creek Fire merged with another…
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U.S. Sheep Inventory Shrinking, But 2024 Outlook is Optimistic
by Colter BrownWhile last year saw the smallest lamb crop on record with just 3.03 million head, there were also some bright spots related to lamb imports and pricing, according to the…
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Predators Killed Over 20,000 Sheep and Lambs in Wyoming in 2023
by Colter BrownWyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 45,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2023, representing a total value of $10.08 million, according to a survey conducted by…