Montana Farmers Union is excited to host the traveling workshop series Rebuilding Food Resiliency. In May MFU is taking the program to Havre, Lewistown, Shelby and Choteau. The June series …
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A new University of Wyoming Extension publication aids producers as they determine when to sell their calves. This publication, The Stocker Steer Quandary: The Price Slide, can help producers understand …
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Wyoming Stock Growers Association Executive Vice President Receives Honorary UW Degree
by Colter BrownThe University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies May 14-15. They are Jim Magagna, …
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USDA Listening Session on Impact of COVID-19 on New Farmers
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a virtual listening session for beginning farmers and ranchers to learn how COVID-19 impacted their farming operations and …
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MSU College of Agriculture Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Ag Leaders
by Colter BrownMontana State University’s College of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Agricultural Leader award, which will be presented during the annual Celebrate Agriculture Weekend Nov. 12-13 at MSU. The award recognizes individuals, families …
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Dung beetles and earthworms may be small, but their value to cattle producers is high, according to a February 2021 survey of members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). …
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There’s nothing like green grass to remind many of us how much we love the livestock business. Amid market highs and lows, droughts, blizzards and floods, it is encouraging to …
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MFU Applauds Lawmakers Ler and Bogner for Action on Meat Inspection Bill
by Colter BrownGreat Falls, MT- Montana Farmers Union appreciates the efforts of two state law makers whose work to amend HB 2, the budget bill, that will allow the State to explore …
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Texas Ag Commissioner Joins Discrimination Lawsuit over COVID Relief
by Colter BrownTexas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller last week joined a lawsuit against the federal government. Miller claims the COVID relief plan passed in March discriminates against white farmers and ranchers. Miller, …
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Eating meat is still the norm, according to the Power of Meat report by 210 Analytics that looked at trends among 1,501 representative US shoppers along with actual retail purchases. …
