by Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator. The recent sharply higher prices have been a financial benefit for those owning cows. Being able to capitalize on increasing calf prices and …
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New World Screwworm 70 Miles Away from US-Mexico Border
by Andy SchwabHours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo …
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American Hereford Association Announces Familiar Face to Serve as Mountain Region Field Rep
by Colter BrownA familiar face, Aaron Friedt, Mott, N.D., was recently named the AHA’s mountain region field representative. His new territory covers Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, along with …
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NCBA and PLC Congratulate USDA, Interior, and Environmental Nominees on Confirmation
by Colton YoungToday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated a slate of nominees confirmed by the U.S. Senate who will take up positions at the …
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R-CALF Presses for MCOOL, Checkoff Reform, and other Policies During D.C. Fly-In
by Andy SchwabIndependent cattle producers from eight states traveled to Washington, D.C., last week as part of R-CALF USA’s fly-in, delivering a clear message: food security is national security, and the prosperity …
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McDonald’s Makes Company’s Largest-Ever Investment in Regenerative Agriculture
by Colter BrownBeef has been at the core of McDonald’s menu and identity since it first opened its doors 70 years ago.Today, McDonald’s USA is announcing its participation in an initiative that …
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Avian Influenza Confirmed in Domestic Poultry in North Central Montana
by Colton YoungOn Wednesday, September 10, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in north central Montana, the state’s first detection in domestic poultry this fall. Montana …
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USDA Rolls Out $1 Billion for Livestock Feed Losses from Wildfires or Floods in 2023-24
by Colter BrownLivestock producers who suffered feed losses from floods or wildfires in 2023 or 2024 will be able to apply for $1 billion in USDA disaster aid to help offset higher …
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Montana Leaders Urge Interior to Block American Prairie Grazing Permits
by Colter BrownMontana Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Montana’s federal delegation, is pressing the Department of the Interior to overturn a decision that allows the American Prairie (APR) to convert federal grazing …
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Interior Proposes to Rescind Biden Public Lands Rule
by Colter BrownThe Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management …
