The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) will be hosting a slate of listening sessions throughout the spring to seek input and ideas from producers on areas where the American livestock industry …
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Ag Secretary Calls Decline in Farms and Acreage a ‘Wake-Up Call’
by Andy SchwabThe U.S. lost nearly 142,000 farms and 20.1 million ag acres from 2017 to 2022, which Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said should be a “wake-up call” for policymakers. USDA released …
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Sheep and Lamb Inventory Decreases Equals Rancher Opportunity
by Andy SchwabThe all sheep and lamb inventory in the U.S. on Jan. 1 totaled 5.03 million head, down 2% from 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics …
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Can the Bullish Cattle Inventory Report Help and Hurt the Market
by Andy SchwabThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their latest Cattle Inventory report last week that showed beef cows in the US is the lowest level since the report began in …
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Young WY Producer Discusses Ag Challenges Ahead of WYFB YF&R Conference
by Andy SchwabAndy Schwab interviews Zack Guild of Unita County, WY during the AFBF Convention.
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The Billings Chamber of Commerce announces that Jann Parker of Billings Livestock Commission Horse Sales, has been selected as the Billings Chamber 2023 recipient of the Award for Agriculture Excellence. …
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Just in time for the new year, actor Cole Hauser and partners bring a high-spirited vision and product to shelves. Only available in Montana and named after one of the …
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Ag Groups Voice Concerns Over International Railroad Crossing Closures
by Andy SchwabAg groups continue to raise concerns about two railroad bridge shutdowns on the U.S. – Mexico border. The shutdowns have stopped train traffic heading to and from Mexico after the …
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Republicans and Democrats Come Together to Overturn Biden Administration Beef Import Decision
by Andy SchwabAs part of their continued efforts to support American ranchers and ensure the safety of consumers, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced today that they will …
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Montana’s oldest land grant institute recently started one of the nation’s leading ranching systems degrees that prepares students for Montana’s number one industry. The Dan Scott Ranch Management program was …