NASHVILLE, 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…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning Monday, August 9, 2021, it will issue two new USDA Market News reports based on Livestock Mandatory Reporting data that…
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MT FWP Seeks Public Comment on Emergency Haying/Grazing Leases on WMAs
by Andy SchwabMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to establish emergency haying and grazing leases on portions of 14 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in the state.…
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Competitive Meat Market Bill Introduced in the House and Senate
by Colter BrownLegislation to create tax incentives supporting small and mid-sized meat processing plants was introduced by Republicans in the House and Senate. The Hagstrom Report says the goal of the bill…
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Heart of Agriculture program honors Wyoming women agricultural producers Seventeen women agricultural producers will receive Heart of Agriculture awards recognizing outstanding contributions to Wyoming agriculture and will be…