The 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…
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USDA Bolsters Investments in International Trade and Food Aid
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S.…
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MT Stockgrowers Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Regarding Water Definition
by Andy SchwabHELENA, Mont. (October 23, 2023) – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA), in partnership with other organizations who represent ranchers, farmers, business owners, cities, counties, local governments, irrigation districts and ditch companies,…
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American Hereford Recognizes Producers and Elects New Officers
by Andy SchwabThe American Hereford Association held their 2023 annual meeting in Kansas City, MO over the weekend. There, they announced their national winners of several awards and elected the new officer…
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Higher placements and reduced marketings resulted in an October 1 feedlot inventory of 11.58 million head, 0.6 percent higher than one year ago. This was the first monthly year-over-year increase…