The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations as stimulus funds are fueling robust consumer spending. Consensus forecasts point to 7% GDP growth for 2021, the fastest rate of expansion since…
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Reproductive Management of Cow Herd During Drought
by Colter BrownThe most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47%…
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Study Confirms US Beef Industry is the Most Sustainable in the World
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON (April 5, 2021) – A research paper released today confirmed U.S. beef production is the most sustainable production system in the world, a fact long understood by America’s cattle producers, who…
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20 states, including Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota have filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a petition filed by the North American Meat…
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As Drought Continues, USDA Predicts Decline in Spring Wheat Acres
by Colter BrownAccording to the March 31 USDA 2021 Prospective Plantings report, total U.S. total spring wheat planted area is expected to fall to 11.7 million acres (4.34 million hectares), down 4% from last year,…
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Farm Bureau Opposes Elimination of Stepped-Up Basis and New Capital Gains Taxes at Death
by Colter BrownThe American Farm Bureau Federation is speaking out against the recent proposals by several lawmakers to tax unrealized capital gains at death and roll back the stepped-up basis on those…