Great Falls, Mont. – Terry Angvick of Plentywood and Brett Dailey of Jordan were recently appointed to the Board of the Montana Wheat and Barley Committee (MWBC). The MWBC administers…
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SD Senator Opposes NCBA Petition to Eliminate “Product of USA” Label
by Colter BrownU.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) submitted a comment in opposition of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Center for Public Policy (NCBA) petition which called for the elimination of the “Product…
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Rosebud County Cattlewomen Collecting Hay Donations for Ranchers Affected by Fire
by Colter BrownIn one of the worst fire years on record for Montana, over 2,000 fires have burned more than half a million acres this year and we’re far from being out…
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Agricultural Real Estate Values Show Largest Increase Since 2012
by Colter BrownThe USDA released their National Land Values Summary report that showed farm land values increasing at the largest rate since 2012. The U.S. average farm real estate value, a measurement…
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CattleFax: Tighter Supplies and Record Beef Demand Will Bring Higher Prices
by Colter BrownNASHVILLE, Tenn. – The beef cattle industry is bouncing back from the pandemic, and continued progress is expected in 2022. Beef prices are near record high, and consumer and wholesale…
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South Dakota Senator John Thune and Steve Daines of Montana, both members of the Senate Finance Committee say that Senate Democrats have flip-flopped on the elimination of the stepped-up basis…
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Where are we going to find hay this year? That’s a question that far too many ranchers in Montana are asking themselves as the historic drought has severely limited hay…
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Use Caution When Feeding or Grazing Weeds in Extreme Drought
by Colter BrownDue to the extended drought in Montana, water availability in many areas has become severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up and are becoming covered in weeds. Montana State University Extension educators are…
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USA Beef Act Restores Integrity of “Product of USA” Label
by Colter BrownA new bill aims to restore the integrity of the “Product of USA’ label for beef. This week, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, along with several collegues from western states…
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Deadline for Petition for Vote on the Beef Checkoff Extended
by Colter BrownThe petition that attempts to bring about the end of the National Beef Checkoff will have more time to gather signatures from ranchers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week granted…