Sam Lee Short, a long-time resident of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Sunday, July 10th, at the age of 87. Sam was known across the intermountain west for his proficiency and …
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American Lamb Board Developing Strategic Plan to Help Industry Face New Dynamics
by Colter BrownThe world isn’t the same place it was in 2018 when the American Lamb Board (ALB) released its last long range plan. As the board undertakes the development of a …
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USDA Revises Calf Indemnity Rate in Disaster Program Following Steep Death Losses in April Storm
by Colter BrownThe USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has revised the payment rate for young calves through its Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) made the request of …
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Montana Signs Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with USDA
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Montana under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). …
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Central Wyoming College Launching Meat Science Program
by Colter BrownRiverton, Wyo. – New coursework at Central Wyoming College aims to contribute to an ongoing revision of the nation’s food systems. To support a changing meat economy, Central Wyoming College’s …
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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on revisions to the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005. FWP began work on the revised plan in 2020, …
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ASI Sheep Scholarship Received by University of Wyoming Masters Student
by Andy SchwabCourtney Newman of the University of Wyoming has been selected as the winner of the 2022 American Sheep Industry Association Sheep Heritage Foundation Scholarship, which awards $3,000 to a deserving …
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USDA Urged to Help Remove Barriers to Meeting Growing Food Demand
by Colter BrownThe American Farm Bureau Federation called on USDA to take steps to ensure America’s farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. AFBF submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for …
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SPONSORED – Decarbonizing Agriculture Creates New Revenue Stream and Future Opportunities by Brekke Munks, Agoro Carbon Alliance Cropping Agronomist, Wyoming If there was a way to improve the resiliency of …
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House Ag Chairman to Introduce Bill to Help Small Family Farmers and Ranchers
by Andy SchwabHouse Ag Chairman David Scott (D-GA) announced this week that he will be introducing legislation to help small family farmers and ranchers and address the national crisis in our nation’s …
