February brought steady movement across a number of issues that directly affect livestock producers on federal lands. From strengthening cooperative monitoring to advancing key legislative priorities, the month underscored the …
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The importance of reading and agriculture is being recognized statewide this week as Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon proclaimed Feb. 23–28, 2026, as Wyoming Agricultural Literacy Week. In the official proclamation, …
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased standards of certification and training of pesticide applicators in the US to improve safety and decrease risk. These changes took effect …
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Montana Stockgrowers Association Partners with IMI Global to Offer Member Discount on Verification Services
The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with IMI Global and Where Food Comes From that will provide MSGA members with exclusive savings on verification …
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USDA Proposes Changes to Line Speed Rules for Pork and Poultry Plants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of …
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U.S.–Taiwan Trade Deal Expands Market Access for Wheat and Red Meat
A newly signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between the United States and Taiwan is being welcomed by U.S. farm and livestock groups as a significant boost for agricultural exports. …
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Data-Driven Study Establishes Carbon Footprint Benchmark for U.S. Barley
The American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) Sustainability Committee has published the first ever emissions report from U.S. barley production, using real farm data. The Baselining Barleyproject was a collaborative effort between farmers and …
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Tagg Mickelsen, a Sheridan College student and native of Wheatland, Wyo. was crowned the champion of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation (WyFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet during the recent Young Farmer …
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PLC and BLM Sign MOU to Promote Grazing Allotment Cooperative Monitoring
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperative monitoring of grazing allotments on …
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Cattle Herd Still Contracting as Beef Cow Inventory Down One Percent
All cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2026, totaled 86.2 million head, slightly below the 86.5 million head on Jan. 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported …
