In another sobering reminder of the economic challenges facing America’s farmers and ranchers, new data show that farmers’ share of the money consumers spend on food continues to shrink, even …
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USDA Promotes New, Voluntary “Product of USA” Label
by Andy SchwabToday, on National Agriculture Day, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the launch of a national public awareness campaign to inform meat, poultry, and egg producers of the …
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Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief now active to assist neighboring states
by Colton YoungBISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the Hay Hotline for Rancher Relief as neighboring states are experiencing drought and wildfires. “Major wildfires have burned more than 800,000 acres …
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USDA Invests $1M in Five Projects to Boost Rural Montana Agriculture
by Colton YoungU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the 2026 Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) application period is officially open, offering Montana agricultural producers an opportunity to secure funding that supports …
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Op-Ed: International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
by Andy SchwabAs we celebrate Ag Day 2026, I would like to encourage all of us to remember the key role that Wyoming’s rangelands and pastoralist history play in our state’s agricultural …
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It Pays to Be Proactive: What You Can Do Now to Protect Against New World Screwworm Threat
by Colton YoungAs New World screwworm (NWS) continues to make news headlines, it’s important to be aware of your herd’s risk level and be prepared to implement additional monitoring and biosecurity measures …
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UW Extension Publishes Practical Guide to Understanding and Preventing Fetal Loss in Sheep
by Andy SchwabWith lambing season in full swing, the University of Wyoming Extension has published a new online resource for producers seeking to minimize pregnancy loss in their flocks. Titled “Why Ewes …
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U.S. red meat exports began 2026 with mixed results, highlighted by record-setting beef variety meat value and strong demand in several global markets, according to new trade data released by …
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Montana Rancher Honored by SRM with Land Stewardship Award
by Colter BrownMONTEREY, CALIFORNIA — Marguerite “Meg” Brack Smith, owner and operator of Fleecer Mountain Cattle Company, received the W.R. Chapline Land Stewardship Award at the Society for Range Management’s 79th Annual …
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Montana Agriculture Needs Workforce Solutions and It Needs Them Now
by Colter BrownBy Lesley Robinson, Montana Cattle Producer and President of the Montana Stockgrowers Association Montana agriculture depends on a reliable workforce to remain productive, competitive, and sustainable. Yet, across our state, …
