Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023. The bill, which is co-led by Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA), seeks to prohibit beef retailers from …
Livestock News
-
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
Successful Lamb-A-Year Program Seeks Support for Second Year
by Andy SchwabAfter a successful first year, Wyoming Wool Initiative seeks donations for its second annual Lamb-a-Year program. While steer-a-year programs are common across the U.S., the Lamb-a-Year program is one of the first of its …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
Bill Introduced to Protect Family-Owned Business From the Death Tax
by Colter BrownThe National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2023 that was introduced by U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA) and Mike Kelly (PA). This …
-
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s state veterinarian says the state’s first reported case of anthrax this year is a reminder to livestock producers to take action to protect their animals from …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
Lamb Industry Survey Looking to Set Sustainability Myths Straight
by Andy SchwabThe American Lamb Board (ALB) is seeking the help of US Lamb producers and feeders on their environmental stewardship and other sustainability practices to better inform consumers and direct checkoff …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
Cattle Producers Direct NCBA Action on Cell-Cultured Products
by Colter BrownMembers of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) passed a directive this week at the NCBA Summer Business Meeting to continue the association’s advocacy efforts on transparent labeling and inspection …
-
The USDA’s July 1 Cattle on Feed Report showed the lowest number of U.S. beef cattle in a decade. The July 1 beef cow inventory was 29.4 million head, down …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
OP-ED: MSGA Responds to Statements from BLM Director on Corner Crossing and Bison
by Colter BrownOpinion Editorial by Montana Stockgrowers Association In a recent interview published by the Billings Gazette, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director, Tracey Stone-Manning, expressed positions that were of concern to …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
How High is Too High to Pay for Cow Replacements in 2023?
by Colter BrownCattle prices are up. There’s no doubt about that. Nominally prices are at or higher than where we were in the 2013 to 2015 cycle. June 2023 average monthly prices …
-
Ag News StoriesLivestock NewsNews
70 Yearling Ewes Suspiciously Missing from Wyoming Ranch
by Andy SchwabA Wright, WY sheep producer is asking for the public’s help in locating 70 head of yearling ewes. Guy Edwards and his father noticed over the weekend that their flock …
