BOZEMAN — Annual cool and warm season grasses are important livestock forages in Montana. Now Montana State University researchers are determining optimal nitrogen rates for these forages and the role …
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Not a Typical Cattle Cycle – When Does the Cow Herd Finally Start to Grow?
by Colter BrownThe cattle market moves in cycles, usually lasting nine to 10 years. The current cycle is already in its 12th year, including its seventh year of contraction, the longest since the …
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No Additional Allotment of Free EID Tags in Wyoming
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) sent out a memo today informing Wyoming producers that WLSB will not be receiving an additional allotment of EID tags from the USDA in fiscal …
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Sheep Industry Rallying Behind Cat Urbigkit Following Health Diagnosis
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Wool Growers Association (WWGA) announces with deep regret that President Cat Urbigkit has stepped down from her leadership role following a devastating diagnosis of multiple brain tumors. Her …
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UDAF and Wyoming Livestock Board Announce Brand Agreement
by Colton YoungTaylorsville, UT — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have agreed to allow brands on cattle to be used as official identification for …
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North Dakota Stockmen’s Wildfire Relief Program Delivers over $930,000 in Aid to Fire Victims
by Colter BrownThe North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF), together with the generosity of people from near and far, delivered $939,702.90 this month to cattle ranchers and …
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HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies …
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Montana Stockgrowers Advocate for Endangered Species Act Reform
by Colter BrownThis week, the Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) submitted a letter of support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments (ESA) of 2025 Act (H.R. 1897) to the House Natural Resource Committee …
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Anthrax Vaccination Recommended for Livestock in Endemic Regions
by Andy SchwabThe Wyoming Livestock Board (WLSB) reminds all livestock producers to vaccinate for anthrax in areas where it has previously occurred. Vaccinating livestock prior to grazing in anthrax endemic areas can …
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Helena, Mont. – On Tuesday, March 17, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard poultry flock in Gallatin County. This is Montana’s …
