Choteau, Montana rancher Karli Johnson will serve as one of the witnesses in a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Thursday, March 23rd at 8:15 am, Mountain Time. The hearing…
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UW High Altitude Bull Test Culminates in Educational Field Day, Private Treaty Sale April 1
by Andy SchwabLaramie, Wyo.—March 20, 2023—As part of its inaugural high altitude bull test and sale, the University of Wyoming will host an educational field day and private treaty sale at the…
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MSGA and Lewistown Livestock to Host Rollover Auction to Support BLM Litigation Fund
by Colter BrownOn March 21, National Ag Day, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will launch its first of a series of rollover auctions at markets across Montana to raise funds for its…
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Americans are buying more fresh meat than before the COVID-19 pandemic and are seeking value in terms of price, convenience and better-for attributes in meat purchases, according to the 18th…
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Opinion: Traceability is a Means to Safeguarding the Industry
by Colter BrownBy Todd Wilkinson, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President When asked what concerns me most for our industry’s future, one of the first things that comes to mind is the threat…
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USDA Proposes New Rule to Close “Product of the USA” Loophole
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding…
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Montana Department of Livestock Holds Training to Prepare for Potential Foreign Animal Disease Outbreak
by Colter BrownHelena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has announced 10 meetings across Montana to introduce Montana’s cattle producers to the biosecurity principles of Secure Beef Supply (SBS) Plans.…
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NCBA Condemns House and Senate Bills Aimed at “Checkoff Reform”
by Colter BrownThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association called legislation introduced today in the House and Senate, “nothing more than another attempt to allow activists to dictate to producers.” In a press release,…
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BSE Confirmed in Brazil as Senators Call for Ban on Imports
by Colter BrownBrazil, The world’s largest exporter of beef halted exports to China, their top customer, on Thursday after a case of BSE was discovered. The investigation of the case was announced…
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Coyotes Remain Biggest Cause of Sheep and Lamb Losses in Wyoming
by Colter BrownWyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 42,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2022, representing a total value of $8.62 million, according to a survey conducted by…