The fate of an antitrust lawsuit filed by two South Dakota ranchers against major meat packers, alleging they are labeling beef products as “Products of the USA” when most of …
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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 the disease, …
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NCBA Notches Legal Victory Protecting Cattle Producers from Overreaching Emissions Regulations
by Colter BrownLast week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) notched a legal victory in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia affirming protections for cattle farmers and ranchers from …
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Thomas Herefords to Receive Montana Leopold Conservation Award
by Colter BrownThomas Herefords of Gold Creek has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Montana Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and …
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Cowherd Expansion is Not the Only Way to Capitalize on a Strong Calf Market
by Colter BrownMuch has been written recently about the strength of the current cattle market. With beef cow inventory at a 60+ year low and demand being very strong, cow-calf operations are …
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New AHIR Program Recognizes Herds Committed to Data Collection
by Colton YoungMembers of the American Angus Association® have built the largest single beef breed database through a commitment to data collection and participation in the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) program. …
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USDA Land Values Report Shows Crop and Pasture Values Continuing to Climb
by Colter BrownFarm real estate prices rose year-over-year nationally, as every state saw gains in land values, according to an annual report from the Ag Department. The value of land and buildings …
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A new chapter is on the horizon for the National BisonAssociation (NBA). Beginning August 1, the office will be based out of Rapid City, SD, in a movethat marks only …
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Bullish Cattle Inventory and On Feed Reports Reflect Tight Supplies, Few Signs of Expansion
by Colter BrownThe July Cattle on Feed (COF) report showed feedlot inventories continuing to decrease. Feedlot placements in June were down 7.9 percent year over year, more than expected. June feedlot marketings …
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Trump Administration Withdraws Harmful Speed Limiter Rule
by Colter BrownThe Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have mandated speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, like semis and eighteen-wheelers, that are used for interstate commerce. The …
