The world isn’t the same place it was in 2018 when the American Lamb Board (ALB) released its last long range plan. As the board undertakes the development of a …
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USDA Revises Calf Indemnity Rate in Disaster Program Following Steep Death Losses in April Storm
by Colter BrownThe USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has revised the payment rate for young calves through its Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) made the request of …
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Montana Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with USDA
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Montana under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). …
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Central Wyoming College Launching Meat Science Program
by Colter BrownRiverton, Wyo. – New coursework at Central Wyoming College aims to contribute to an ongoing revision of the nation’s food systems. To support a changing meat economy, Central Wyoming College’s …
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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on revisions to the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005. FWP began work on the revised plan in 2020, …
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USDA Urged to Help Remove Barriers to Meeting Growing Food Demand
by Colter BrownThe American Farm Bureau Federation called on USDA to take steps to ensure America’s farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. AFBF submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for …
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Wheat Growers Respond to Recommendation of Breaching Lower Snake River Dams
by Colter BrownFarmers in the Pacific Northwest would lose a critical barge shipping route if the federal government follows through on a pair of reports released by the White House this week. …
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The nation’s largest food distributor is accusing the big 4 meat packers of fixing prices and manipulating markets. Sysco has filed a lawsuit against Cargill, JBS, Tyson and National Beef, …
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National Western Stock Show Names Jennifer Boka Director of Livestock Operations
by Colter BrownThe National Western Stock Show has named Jennifer Boka of Dillon, MT as Director of Livestock Operations. Boka comes to her new role with the National Western Stock Show with …
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Sustainable Oils Working with Montana Farmers to Increase Camelina Acres
by Colter BrownMontana farmers are always interested in new crops that will fit both agronomically and economically within a cereal crop rotation. One crop that is starting to build interest again is …