U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced legislation to protect family farmers and ranchers from …
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South Dakota Cooperative Invests in EGT Export Business
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota-based cooperative Agtegra has announced that it has finalized a minority stake in EGT, LLC, which operates an export grain terminal in the US Pacific Northwest that is fed …
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Feds Reject Plan for Longer Livestock Hauls on Highways
by Colter BrownLivestock groups are disappointed about a regulatory decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denying an exemption application over hours-of-service rules for hauling livestock. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety …
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President Biden, Business and Ag Groups Call on Congress to Intervene to Stop Rail Strike
by Colter BrownAfter hearing from his cabinet secretaries for Labor, Agriculture and Transportation, President Joe Biden on Monday called on Congress to intervene to stop a potential rail strike next week. The …
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WASHINGTON (November 28, 2022) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to …
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NDSU Extension Offers Considerations for Backgrounding Calves
by Colter BrownFeed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to …
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Minnesota Court Adds Large Retailers Into Packer Antitrust Suit
by Colter BrownSeveral large retailers and wholesalers (including Sysco, US Foods, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Albertson, Associated Grocers, Subway, SuperValu, and Cheney Brothers) recently filed claims similar to those brought originally in April 2019 …
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Big Timber Competes at 4-H National Championship Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville
by Brett McRaeThe livestock judging team from Big Timber, Montana competed in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky. The contest is held during the North American International Livestock Exposition …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Lamb Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may include: 110290 Lamb Leg Roast 38-40 …
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OMAHA (DTN) — Farmers and ranchers who have missed out on disaster or pandemic aid from the past two years will get another opportunity to demonstrate their losses and file …
