The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) filed an amicus brief alongside the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association (WSGA) and Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) to the United States Supreme Court in a crucial …
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USDA Invests $850 Million to Combat Screwworm Threat
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Friday an $850 million investment to keep New World screwworm (NWS) out of the country. Previously, a sterile fly distribution facility was …
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The fate of an antitrust lawsuit filed by two South Dakota ranchers against major meat packers, alleging they are labeling beef products as “Products of the USA” when most of …
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NCBA Notches Legal Victory Protecting Cattle Producers from Overreaching Emissions Regulations
by Colter BrownLast week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) notched a legal victory in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia affirming protections for cattle farmers and ranchers from …
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EPA: MAHA Report Will ‘Respect Regulatory Frameworks’ on Glyphosate
by Colter BrownThe initial Make America Healthy Again Commission report said glyphosate and other pesticides may have a negative impact on children’s health, but the upcoming MAHA report on recommendations for action …
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Thomas Herefords to Receive Montana Leopold Conservation Award
by Colter BrownThomas Herefords of Gold Creek has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and …
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Cowherd Expansion is Not the Only Way to Capitalize on a Strong Calf Market
by Colter BrownMuch has been written recently about the strength of the current cattle market. With beef cow inventory at a 60+ year low and demand being very strong, cow-calf operations are …
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USDA Land Values Report Shows Crop and Pasture Values Continuing to Climb
by Colter BrownFarm real estate prices rose year-over-year nationally, as every state saw gains in land values, according to an annual report from the Ag Department. The value of land and buildings …
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Op-Ed: The One Big Beautiful Bill Provides Food Security and National Security
by Colter Brownby Lesley Robinson, President – Montana Stockgrowers Association As a cattle rancher in Phillips County, I understand the challenges of running a family-owned ranch and why it’s important for family-owned …
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Farm Groups Push to Shape MAHA Agenda and Save Crop Protection Tools
by Colter BrownFarm groups continue to look for ways to influence the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative as they anticipate a new series of policy recommendations set to come …