A cattle herd in Park County was confirmed as “Brucellosis affected” following laboratory testing at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), Laramie. Laboratory results were confirmed at the National Veterinary …
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Feds Reject Plan for Longer Livestock Hauls on Highways
by Colter BrownLivestock groups are disappointed about a regulatory decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denying an exemption application over hours-of-service rules for hauling livestock. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety …
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NDSU Extension Offers Considerations for Backgrounding Calves
by Colter BrownFeed costs are always a concern for cattle producers, but 2022 to 2023 numbers have shown some of the highest feed costs in over a decade. In fact, according to …
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Minnesota Court Adds Large Retailers Into Packer Antitrust Suit
by Colter BrownSeveral large retailers and wholesalers (including Sysco, US Foods, Kroger, Hy-Vee, Albertson, Associated Grocers, Subway, SuperValu, and Cheney Brothers) recently filed claims similar to those brought originally in April 2019 …
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The all-fresh retail beef price in October was $7.25/lb., down slightly from $7.32/lb. in September and down 4.0 percent from the record high of $7.55/lb. one year ago. In 2022, …
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White House Highlights Need to Identify Risks to Food and Agriculture
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON (DTN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a national security memorandum instructing federal agencies to identify threats to food security and agriculture and coordinate efforts to strengthen the …
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Montana Farm Bureau Federation Joins Appeals of BLM’s Decision on American Prairie’s Grazing Permits
by Colter BrownBozeman, Montana—The Montana Farm Bureau Federation and Phillips County Farm Bureau have been granted the right to intervene in three appeals challenging the Bureau of Land Management’s final decision on …
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State of Montana Halting Bison Grazing on APR’s State Leases
by Colter BrownThe state of Montana will not provide authorization for bison grazing, construction, modifications, or electrification of fences on Flat Creek and Whiterock state allotments held by American Prairie. Those allotments …
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USDA Announces Investments to Expand Meat Processing Capacity and Increase Competition
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $223 million dollars in grants and loans on Wednesday to increase competition in the meat processing industry. The administration has said a lack of competition …
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New Zealand Plans to Charge Farmers for Livestock Emissions
by Colter BrownNew Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans to price …
