The reduction of meat processing capacity caused by U.S. plant closures and slowdowns has created a massive bottleneck in the nation’s meat and livestock supply chain. Nearly two dozen plants …
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Last night during a press conference, President Trump announced he has asked the Department of Justice to look into the disparity between cattle prices and record high boxed beef. Trump …
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Great Falls, MT – As another growing season begins, so too does the Montana Grain Growers Association annual crop survey. Featuring weekly reports from growers, our survey is an informal look …
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat processing companies. These letters establish the U.S. …
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The coronavirus outbreak has caused a substantial reduction in the nation’s meat processing capacity, down 30-40% from last year’s levels. Retail stores have been feeling the pinch for weeks and …
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The lamb industry, much like the beef industry, does not have a lot of variety when it comes to which packing facility is going to process the animals, but a …
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Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and attorneys general from other ranching states are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an antitrust investigation of the beef processing industry. In …
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U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced yesterday that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL portal has …
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Droughts have become more frequent in the western United States in the last two decades and have led to significant consequences for those working in the agriculture industry. Farmers are …
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(Helena, Mont.) – An experienced FFA Advisor and Ag Ed Teacher from Cascade has been named to head the Montana Ag Ed program at the Office of Public Instruction. Eric …
