The COVID-19 pandemic, major changes in the processing sector, and changes in consumer behavior all led to a year of challenges for the US Sheep Industry. But, there were also …
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By Pete Geddes, Vice President and Chief External Relations Officers – American Prairie Reserve Northern Ag Network recently published an opinion piece by Rep. Dan Bartel, who has introduced legislation …
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USDA announced it will not finalize a plan put forth by the Trump administration to approve Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags as the official eartag for interstate movement of cattle, …
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Cover crops are becoming increasingly important as a component of sustainable agriculture production. “Properly managed cover crops can reduce soil losses from wind and water erosion, reduce nitrogen losses, utilize …
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On Wednesday, Bipartisan legislation was reintroduced in the Senate that would require U.S. beef packers, that process over 125,000 head/year, to purchase 50% of their weekly fed cattle needs on …
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable and improve the quality of life …
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BILLINGS, MONTANA – Scientific organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Women Infants and Children’s Program, and now, for the first time ever, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are …
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PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem laid out a framework for up to $5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to assist South Dakota meat processors expand capacity to respond …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s wildlife damage management program, Wildlife Services, posted its annual Program Data Reports for fiscal year 2020. The reports are available on the USDA’s Animal and …
