The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing Weaned Calf Risk Protection, a new insurance option for livestock producers in several states. This policy, offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency …
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Governor Mark Gordon has sent a letter to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning requesting the BLM withdraw its Rock Springs Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) with its …
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New Survey of Colorado River Basin Irrigators Points to Challenges, Pathways for Ag Water Conservation
by Andy SchwabDenver – An in-depth survey of more than 1,000 farmers and ranchers in the Colorado River Basin has some startling implications for how water conservation in the drought-stricken region could …
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WY Red Angus Ranch Selected as Commercial Producer of the Year
by Andy SchwabJohn and Tana Kinchen of Kaycee, Wyoming, received the 2023 Commercial Producer of the Year Award from the Red Angus Association of America at the National Red Angus Convention in …
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$35 Million in Dividends Heading Back to MT State Fund Policyholders
by Andy SchwabHELENA, MT—Montana State Fund (MSF) announced a $35M dividend declaration to more than 24,000 policyholders across Montana. MSF is the state’s not-for-profit and leading workers’ compensation insurance company. It insures …
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Lori Wickett Joins MT Wheat and Barley Committee as Communication and Marketing Director
by Andy SchwabThe Montana Wheat & Barley Committee (MWBC) welcomes Lori Wickett, of Great Falls, as the new Communications and Marketing Director. In addition to research and education focus, MWBC has built …
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Sysco and Certified Angus Beef Announce Sustainability Partnership
by Andy SchwabSysco, the global leader in foodservice distribution, and Certified Angus Beef, a brand known for its commitment to quality beef, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at promoting …
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WY Business Council Launches Online Directory for Farm to Fork Farms and Ranches
by Andy SchwabCheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is proud to announce the launch of Wyoming Table – a new online directory connecting in-state ranchers, farmers, distillers, brewers, and other producers with interested …
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Kyelynn Coombe of the Joliet FFA Chapter has been selected as one of four national finalists in the Beef Production Proficiency Award area through the National FFA. Coombe, who has …
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Successful Lamb-A-Year Program Seeks Support for Second Year
by Andy SchwabAfter a successful first year, Wyoming Wool Initiative seeks donations for its second annual Lamb-a-Year program. While steer-a-year programs are common across the U.S., the Lamb-a-Year program is one of the first of its …