Drought conditions in portions of North Dakota and Northern Montana are forcing some ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Currently 31% of North …
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STB Denies BNSF Request for Stay of Emergency Service Order
by Colter BrownThe Surface Transportation Board (STB) is requiring the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) to transport coal from Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC’s (NTEC) Montana mine to Canada for export after NTEC …
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The American Lamb Board’s (ALB) July market report is now available. The report indicates that both lamb imports and domestic production are down. “We are hopeful that lower lamb imports will result in …
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Rosendale Requests Transparency As Interior Dept. Considers Reintroducing Bison in Montana
by Colter BrownCongressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting more information on meetings her Department is holding on the potential reintroduction of Bison in …
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As wheat harvesting season comes to an end, farmers brace for a potential threat to their crop that costs tens of millions of dollars each year. High levels of alpha-amylase …
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum
by Colter BrownU.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many prospective return consumers to taper off their purchases. The price of plant-based meats is often several …
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Several Reasons for Slower Herd Expansion in this Cattle Cycle
by Colter BrownThe mid-year cattle inventory report confirmed cattle numbers continue to get smaller and there is no significant indication of herd rebuilding so far. Despite sharply higher cattle prices this year, …
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National Park Service Releases Draft EIS for Bison Management at Yellowstone Park
by Colter BrownMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The National Park Service (NPS) released today a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park. The Draft EIS introduces …
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Public Lands Ranchers Speak Out Against Biden Antiquities Act Designation
by Colter BrownThe Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association slammed President Biden’s use of the Antiquities Act to put sweeping federal designations on over a million additional acres of land …
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The Montana Pulse Crop Committee has rolled out their very first website. The site was designed to serve as a resource for growers, pulse crop buyers and the public. Liz …