The Montana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS-MT), incollaboration with the Montana Beef Council (MBC), launched a successful educationalinitiative during the 2023-24 academic year. By awarding mini-grants to schools, …
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Economic Impact of Mass Deportations Weighs Heavy on the Livestock Industry
With the Trump administration moving forward on its promise of mass deportations, members of the livestock and agriculture industries have rising concerns about the disruption and financial impact that would …
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Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation. Egg prices are estimated to increase about …
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More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack
A letter sent Friday by outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdeguê acknowledges the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the …
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It’s the beginning of a new year, which usually brings reflection and planning. As cattle producers, we’re constantly making decisions, both big and little, and evaluating the outcomes. Keep, sell …
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Rounds Presses Biden Administration to Suspend Mandated Use of Electronic Tags in Livestock Herds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went …
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Industry Seeks to Address Bovine Congestive Heart Failure With Selection Tools
With the growing trend of heavier cattle and carcass weights, packers are seeing higher rates of bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF). Justin Buchanan, PhD, of Simplot Land and Livestock, in …
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Ag Education Centered Projects Encouraged to Apply More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation. Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects …
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USDA Finalizes Third New Regulation Under the Biden-Harris Administration to Create Fairness and Transparency for Contract Farmers
WASHINGTON, January 14, 2025 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the third installment in a series of regulatory reforms under the Packers and Stockyards Act that, in combination with …
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A new report from Farmers National Company, one of the largest farm and ranch management and real estate companies in the country, said there are more potential buyers than sellers …
