SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, January 8, 2023 – The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding today that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ right to repair …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors …
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American Lamb Board Anticipating Meat Trends for 2023
by Colter Brown“As we look toward a new year, understanding the overarching trends happening in five key areas can help you anticipate your customers’ needs and keep meat in the mix,” according …
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In a time of volatility, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers, and new analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools …
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Major Fast Food Restaurant Chains Allege Price Fixing By Packers
by Colter BrownThe nation’s largest beef packers are facing a growing number of antitrust lawsuits alleging a conspiracy to fix prices, as five more complaints were filed in a federal court in …
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Montana Farm Bureau Announces 2023 ACE Leadership Program Participants
by Colter BrownThe Montana Farm Bureau Federation announces their ACE (Advocate. Communicate. Educate) Leadership Program class for 2023. This is the ACE Leadership Program’s sixth year of empowering Farm Bureau members to …
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HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced his administration has filed its briefing in the appeal of a judge’s decision denying the state’s petition for stay after the Biden …
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Wheat Industry Welcomes STB Rulings on Rail Rate Disputes
by Colter BrownNew U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) rulings provide more streamlined processes for rail rate disputes and may benefit agricultural shippers. The STB established a voluntary arbitration program and an entirely …
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Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Ag Disaster Money and USDA Carbon Program
by Colter BrownThe massive spending bill negotiated for Congress to pass before adjourning includes language allowing USDA to establish rules and verification protocols for agricultural carbon market programs. The bill also funds …
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Two ag organizations in Montana are searching for new executives, the Montana Woolgrowers Association and the Montana Pulse Crop Committee. The Montana Woolgrowers, the state’s oldest agricultural group, is looking …