The Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) Cattle Drive program has set out to do something no other cattle organization in the state has done—match Montana born, raised, and fed cattle with…
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Montana FFA Members recently returned from participation at the National FFA Convention and Expoheld in Indianapolis, IN. Approximately six hundred Montana students attended the convention where they engaged in competitions,…
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Cattle Market Volatility Increasing Risk for Ranchers, May Lead to Record Beef Prices
by Colter BrownBetween Oct. 18 and Oct. 23, six days after a bearish Cattle on Feed report, the January Feeder Cattle (Figure 1) contract fell 6.5%, from $252.86/cwt to $236.41/cwt, while December live…
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Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at MSU Inducts Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
by Colter BrownThe alumni of the Alpha Gamma Rho-Alpha Delta Chapter at Montana State University are excited to announce the development of a new Hall of Fame to celebrate the accomplishments of…
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Winifred, MT Cowgirl Selected as Top 4 Finalist for NCBA National Anthem Contest
by Andy SchwabThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is holding their 11th annual National Anthem Singing Contest, sponsored by Norbrook. After a months long selection process, four finalists have been chosen and…
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Angus Genetics, Inc. Releases Functional Longevity Research EPD
by Colter BrownThe Functional Longevity (FL) research expected progeny difference (EPD) was released by the American Angus Association® for breeders on October 25. The trait’s purpose is to help further characterize relevant…
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Montana Governor and Ag Leaders in Taiwan for a Trade Mission
by Andy SchwabGovernor Greg Gianforte on Sunday arrived in Taipei for a trade mission to strengthen Montana’s longstanding relationship with Taiwan, a hub for democracy and technological innovation in East Asia. Representatives…
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As most producers know by now, disaster aid payments are almost always at least a year after the actual disaster. USDA will provide more than $3 billion to commodity and…
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U of I Study Shows Proof Cattle and Sage Grouse can Successfully Coexist on Range
by Brett McRaeMOSCOW, Idaho — Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in greater sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year University of Idaho…
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Western Senators Working to Keep Greater Sage Grouse Off the Endangered Species List
by Colter BrownNine senators from western states are urging Senate leaders to continue an agreement to prohibit an Endangered Species Act listing for the greater sage-grouse in any upcoming end of year…