USDA today announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains, including animal production and meat processing, through the Biden Administration’s Build Back Better initiative. The …
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DTN- A new Rabobank report on the U.S. beef market points out what has been obvious to cattle producers for some time now: There is a serious imbalance in the …
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Some eastern Wyoming farmers nosed their tractors into fields this spring pulling drills planting a new variety of intermediate wheatgrass that may negate Wyoming’s fussy weather and bolster bottom lines …
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Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Changes to Endangered Species Act
by Colter BrownThe Biden administration is expected to revise or rescind several regulatory changes to the Endangered Species Act finalized by the Trump administration, two federal agencies announced on Friday. The Biden …
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South Dakota Ag Groups Unite to Discuss Cattle Industry Solutions
by Colter BrownLeaders from six South Dakota agriculture groups came together in Pierre June 2, 2021 to unite behind solutions to help South Dakota’s cattle industry. The groups who met include South …
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The latest federal data shows that the farmers’ share of the average U.S. food dollar increased slightly. The USDA’s Economic Research Service tracks yearly spending by American consumers on food, …
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USDA Offers Insurance Premium Benefit for Growing Cover Crops
by Colter BrownAgricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during this crop year. On Tuesday, …
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As established in House Bill 396 signed during the 2021 legislative session, hemp and substances derived from hemp are now approved for use in commercial feed for pets, specialty pets, …
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Updated Elk Population Counts Underscore Importance of Improving Management
by Colter BrownBy Chuck Denowh – Policy Director – United Property Owners of Montana The most recent elk population counts show a disturbing trend of Montana’s elk herd increasing to crisis levels …
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Cattle Groups Press Ag Committee Leaders for Market Reform
by Colter BrownLeadership in the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are feeling more pressure for the cattle industry to address a number of barriers to profitability for cattle producers. The National Cattlemen’s …
