The American Sheep Industry Association joined half a dozen other livestock groups in calling on Congress to reject any attempts to fund the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Packers and Stockyards …
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Outlook for 2021 Beef Exports Remains Strong Despite Slow Start
by Colter BrownFebruary exports of U.S. beef remained below the rapid pace established in early 2020, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). However, …
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The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations as stimulus funds are fueling robust consumer spending. Consensus forecasts point to 7% GDP growth for 2021, the fastest rate of expansion since …
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Phillips County Rancher to Serve as Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair
by Andy SchwabDuring an early April meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission welcomed the newly Governor-appointed commissioners, Brian Cebull, Patrick Tabor, K.C. Walsh, and Montana Stockgrowers Association’s (MSGA) second vice president, …
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“Farmers and Ranchers might not have historically called it sequestering,” Clain Jones, Montana State University Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, explained, “it’s a newer term to combat climate change but they’ve …
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Big news coming from the NILE! The search for the next NILE General Manager is over and the NILE Board of Directors and Staff are excited to announce Chad Reisig …
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Reproductive Management of Cow Herd During Drought
by Colter BrownThe most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that 100% of North Dakota is in drought status, with 85% of the state in at least a severe drought category and 47% …
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The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way food consumers shop and eat, and meat reaped the benefits. A consumer survey conducted by 210 Analytics in January 2021 looked at trends among …
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Teaching about the challenges ranchers face and using hands-on learning are part of the Wyoming Ranch Camp May 24-28 near Evanston presented by University of Wyoming Extension educators. The camp …
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Study Confirms US Beef Industry is the Most Sustainable in the World
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON (April 5, 2021) – A research paper released today confirmed U.S. beef production is the most sustainable production system in the world, a fact long understood by America’s cattle producers, who …
