U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced that Laurie Boner has been appointed as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in …
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Brucellosis Affected Herd Reported in Beaverhead County
by Colter BrownHelena, Mont. – On Friday August 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Beaverhead County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested …
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Disaster Assistance for 2025 Livestock Forage Losses Available in MT, WY, ND, SD
by Colter BrownLivestock producers in 34 counties in Montana, 19 in Wyoming, 7 in North Dakota and 6 in South Dakota are eligible to apply for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Livestock Forage Disaster Program …
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Montana Stockgrowers, Wyoming Stock Growers and Wyoming Wool Growers Join Together in Corner Crossing Case
by Colter BrownThe 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 …