Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) reported a new case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz in Mexico, which is approximately 160 …
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Montana Stockgrowers Members Celebrate Regional Environmental Stewardship Award Win
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is honored to announce that its members, G&G Livestock and the Cathey Cattle Company, have been selected as one of six regional honorees of the …
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RAAA Rebrands FCCP as Angus Access to Increase Market Competitiveness
by Colton YoungDENVER—The Red Angus Association of America has officially rebranded its Feeder Calf Certification Program as Angus Access. More than just a fresh look, Angus Access reflects a bold evolution of …
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Lamb Demand Growing Through Exports While Beef Exports Trend Lower
by Andy SchwabExports of U.S. pork and beef trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. …
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As Consumers Focus on Protein, Meat is Having a Moment
by Colter Brown“Meat is having a moment.” That’s according to Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Livestock Market Economist at Kansas State University. That phrase reflects multiple signals that consumer desire for meat protein is …
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Progress has been made in critical areas of Mexico following the border closing due to the northern spread of New World screwworm (NWS). That led U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke …
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Montana Veterinarian Encourages a Fresh Look at Deworming Protocols
by Colter Brown“We’ve always done it this way” is known to be the most dangerous phrase in business, and the cattle business is no exception, says Dr. Perrie Neal of Hardin, Montana. …
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Persistent drought and devastating wildfires across much of the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 significantly impacted livestock producers’ ability to maintain herd sizes and grazing operations. In response, USDA’s Farm …
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USDA Announces Changes to Livestock Insurance Programs
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) approved changes to improve insurance coverage for American livestock producers. These updates will take effect for the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP), Livestock Gross …
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SDSU Extension Offering Livestock Water Testing Across State
by Colton YoungBROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state. “It’s never too early to …