Slaughter cow prices continue moving higher with declining cow inventories and reduced cow slaughter. Boning cow prices in Montana auctions averaged $117/cwt. (average dressing) for the week ending March 8, …
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Today, at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim …
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted comments this week voicing concerns with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Biological Integrity, Diversity, and Environmental Health (BIDEH) proposed rulemaking and policy …
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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made significant changes to Federal individual income and estate tax policies, though some policies were temporary. In 2018, the TCJA increased the …
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BOZEMAN – Thanks to a new license, barley research at Montana State University is set to extend beyond breeding and malting to the science behind brewing. In November, the Montana …
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The University of Wyoming Extension is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. Open …
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Wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas have burned more than one million acres and devastated farmers and ranchers in the region. On Thursday morning, the Smokehouse Creek Fire merged with another …
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While last year saw the smallest lamb crop on record with just 3.03 million head, there were also some bright spots related to lamb imports and pricing, according to the …
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Wyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 45,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2023, representing a total value of $10.08 million, according to a survey conducted by …
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association submitted a request last week to Congressman Ryan Zinke for his consideration of a financial appropriation to address the 2024 grasshopper forecast. Zinke currently serves on …
