The American Lamb Board (ALB) and the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) have released the April market summary report aimed at delivering timely and useful information for American Lamb producers. …
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Three Finalists Selected for Montana Leopold Conservation Award
by Colter BrownThree finalists have been selected for the prestigious Montana Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who inspire …
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USDA Offers Livestock Disaster Program Flexibilities for Producers Hit by Drought and Winter Storms
by Colter BrownBozeman, Montana – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided additional flexibilities and further enhanced disaster recovery assistance provided by the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), Livestock Indemnity …
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DRIVE Act Introduced to Prohibit Speed Regulation Devices on Large Commercial Vehicles
by Colter BrownThis week, Oklahoma Representative Josh Brecheen introduced the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen Wheelers Act, or DRIVE Act. The bill would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from “implementing any rule …
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California’s controversial Proposition 12 stands, as the Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the state and the law that prohibits the sale of pork in the state not produced according …
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Scientists Use Gene-Editing Technology to Produce First Calf Resistant to Major Viral Disease
by Colter BrownScientists have collaborated to produce the first gene-edited calf with resistance to bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), a virus that costs the U.S. cattle sector billions of dollars annually. The …
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Research Reveals How Grazing Management Affects Cattle Weight Gain
by Andy SchwabRotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production? Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their operations but may allow cattle …
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Public Lands Council Highlights Fifth-Generation Montana Ranch
by Colter BrownThe Public Lands Council (PLC) recently released a new video in their “Range Reels” series, spotlighting the work of Montana rancher Chisholm Christensen and his family. The video debuted during …
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North Dakota Governor Signs Bill to Encourage Growth in Animal Agriculture
by Colter BrownNorth Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was joined by dozens of legislators, representatives of statewide farm commodity groups and state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring for the signing of House Bill 1371, …
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This spring season has seen average temperatures 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal. Cold temperatures and wind can result in damage to bulls’ ability to produce viable semen. Bull …