Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise…
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House Legislation Intended to Increase Funding for Locally Led Wildlife Conservation
This week, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman and 18 fellow Republicans including Montana Representatives Matt Rosendale, Ryan Zinke, and Wyoming’s Harriet Hageman, introduced the American Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act.…
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U.S. Sheep Inventory Shrinking, But 2024 Outlook is Optimistic
by Colter BrownWhile last year saw the smallest lamb crop on record with just 3.03 million head, there were also some bright spots related to lamb imports and pricing, according to the…
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ND’s Bartholomay Kattle Kompany Recognized as Region VII Environmental Stewardship Award Program Winner
by Brett McRaeBartholomay Kattle Kompany of Sheldon, N.D., was honored as the regional winner of the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The Ransom County, N.D., cattle producers were recognized by the…
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HELENA, Mont. (February 15, 2024) – Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is accepting applications for its Young Cattlemen’s Conference scholarship. The conference will take place May 30 – June 6, 2024,…
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Senators Grassley and Tester Oppose “Softening” Packers and Stockyards Act Enforcement
by Brett McRaeSenators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester encourage their Senate colleagues to oppose recent efforts that they say will weaken the Packers and Stockyards Act. The upcoming Fiscal year 2024 Agriculture…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $500 Million to USDA Forest Service’s Wildlife Crisis Strategy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing nearly $500 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire…
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Predators Killed Over 20,000 Sheep and Lambs in Wyoming in 2023
by Colter BrownWyoming sheep and lamb producers lost 45,000 animals to weather, predators, disease, and other causes during 2023, representing a total value of $10.08 million, according to a survey conducted by…
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Ranchers Request Help to Address Grasshopper Threat
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association submitted a request last week to Congressman Ryan Zinke for his consideration of a financial appropriation to address the 2024 grasshopper forecast. Zinke currently serves on…
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Red Angus Association Promotes Oliver to Assistant Director
by Colter BrownThe Red Angus Association of America recently announced the promotion of Rachael Oliver to assistant director of commercial marketing. In this new role, Oliver will coordinate marketing team travel to…