Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) is working with livestock producers from across the Intermountain West to help USDA understand the need for cost-sharing programs to assist producers with predator conflict prevention…
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Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act Introduced
by Colter BrownU.S. Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced the Small Family Farmers and Rancher Relief Act that he says will help small cattle producers with financial…
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MSGA Thanks Jay Bodner for Two Decades of Service, Names Raylee Honeycutt as Interim EVP
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raylee Honeycutt as interim Executive Vice President, following the resignation of Jay Bodner who will be ending his…
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BLM Issues Final Decision on Bison Grazing Proposal
by Colter Brown(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision today for a bison grazing proposal involving seven allotments in Phillips County, Montana, held by American Prairie, which…
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Legislation Seeks to Add More Oversight for Rules Impacting Food and Energy Prices
by Colter BrownSouth Dakota Senator John Thune has introduced the Food and Energy Security Act. The bill would require federal regulators to disclose how proposed rules would impact food and energy prices.…
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USDA Reports Show Continued Drought-Induced Cowherd Contraction
by Colter BrownThe Mid-Year Cattle Inventory Report confirmed that the cumulative effects of drought that past two years have accelerated liquidation of the beef cattle herd. The July 1 inventory of all…
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USDA Revises Calf Indemnity Rate in Disaster Program Following Steep Death Losses in April Storm
by Colter BrownThe USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has revised the payment rate for young calves through its Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) made the request of…
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Central Wyoming College Launching Meat Science Program
by Colter BrownRiverton, Wyo. – New coursework at Central Wyoming College aims to contribute to an ongoing revision of the nation’s food systems. To support a changing meat economy, Central Wyoming College’s…
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The nation’s largest food distributor is accusing the big 4 meat packers of fixing prices and manipulating markets. Sysco has filed a lawsuit against Cargill, JBS, Tyson and National Beef,…
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U.S. beef exports set new volume and value records in May, topping $1 billion for the fourth time this year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the…