Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture received confirmation of the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County from the …
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NCBA Testifies at Trade Hearing Investigation on Brazil
by Colter BrownToday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus testified at a Section 301 investigation hearing regarding Brazil’s trade practices. The hearing, convened by the Office …
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Cases of New World screwworm infections in Mexico have climbed by more than 50 percent since July. As of August 17, Reuters said Mexico has documented 5,086 cases of the …
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Hungry for Protein and Quality, US Consumers Shrug Off High Beef Prices
by Colter BrownRecord high beef prices are getting a lot of attention, and the argument can be made that extraordinary demand is the key driver. The COVID-19 pandemic helped lead us to …
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Montana State Steer-A-Year Program Seeks Donations for 2025-2026
by Colton YoungBOZEMAN — The Steer-A-Year program in Montana State University’s College of Agriculture will return for the 2025-26 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed. Housed in the Department …
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Montana Livestock Loss Board Announces 2025 Livestock Loss Prevention Grant Recipients
by Colton YoungHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $216,335 to 13 projects that intend to proactively implement measures that decrease …
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U.S. Confirms First Screwworm Human Case Sparking Livestock Industry Concerns
by Colter BrownThe first case of New World screwworm (NWS) was confirmed in a human in Maryland by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in coordination with the Maryland Department of Health. …
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Fish and Wildlife Commission Passes New Wolf Regulations
by Colter BrownThe Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized wolf hunting and trapping regulations during a lengthy meeting last week where commissioners heard passionate comments from people around the country. The commission …
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Applications Open for 2025-’26 SDSU Extension Elevate Ewe Program
by Colton YoungSouth Dakota State University Extension is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its Elevate Ewe program for sheep producers. Designed for sheep producers who want to develop …
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The Economics of Heifers: Keeping Replacements vs. Buying Bred Heifers
by Colter BrownThere is evidence of an increase in heifer retention with improved drought conditions across much of the Central and Northern Plains and summer video auctions reporting a smaller percentage of …
