LINCOLN, Mont. — Director Clark and representatives from the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) continued their focus on highlighting the diversity in Montana’s agricultural ecosystem yesterday where they headed to …
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Supplementation Strategies to Stretch Limited Pasture Resources
by Colter BrownDrought conditions in portions of North Dakota and Northern Montana are forcing some ranchers to consider their options, according to North Dakota State University Extension specialists. Currently 31% of North …
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Sysco and Certified Angus Beef Announce Sustainability Partnership
by Andy SchwabSysco, the global leader in foodservice distribution, and Certified Angus Beef, a brand known for its commitment to quality beef, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at promoting …
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STB Denies BNSF Request for Stay of Emergency Service Order
by Colter BrownThe Surface Transportation Board (STB) is requiring the BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) to transport coal from Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC’s (NTEC) Montana mine to Canada for export after NTEC …
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The American Lamb Board’s (ALB) July market report is now available. The report indicates that both lamb imports and domestic production are down. “We are hopeful that lower lamb imports will result in …
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Rosendale Requests Transparency As Interior Dept. Considers Reintroducing Bison in Montana
by Colter BrownCongressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting more information on meetings her Department is holding on the potential reintroduction of Bison in …
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As wheat harvesting season comes to an end, farmers brace for a potential threat to their crop that costs tens of millions of dollars each year. High levels of alpha-amylase …
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SPONSORED – The Montana Beef Council (MBC) and the Big Sky Country Fair have teamed up in order to accomplish a shared goal: bringing agricultural education, activities, and fun to …
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Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Struggle to Maintain Early Momentum
by Colter BrownU.S. consumers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many prospective return consumers to taper off their purchases. The price of plant-based meats is often several …
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Despite Challenging Markets, US Wheat Producers Positioned to Meet Sophisticated Demand
by Brett McRaeWheat markets in recent years have been some of the most volatile in history. Global factors like war and drought have been major influences on trader mindsets leading to extreme …