A federal court in Wyoming dismissed a ranchers’ 2019 lawsuit challenging a Trump administration proposal to mandate the use of radio frequency identification of animals in interstate commerce nearly two …
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When commodity feed prices become high, consider options for getting more out of your livestock feed. “Added processing of grain, using totally mixed rations, feed additives and other management changes …
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Beef Processing Capacity Limits Cattle Industry Profitability
by Colter BrownCurrent cattle market conditions present a lot of frustration to cattle producers. Boxed beef prices are on the rise, back to their highest levels since June of 2020. However, cattle …
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Registration Open for Mineral Nutrition for the Beef Cow Herd
by Colter BrownBrookings, S.D. – Extension beef cattle specialists from South Dakota State University (SDSU), North Dakota State University (NDSU), Montana State University and the University of Wyoming are now accepting registrations …
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Montana Ranchers Eager for New Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Livestock producers around Montana are thrilled with the recent signing of House Bills (HB) 14 and 632 by Governor Greg Gianforte. Both bills included $26 million in …
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Critical Weather Period Begins for High Plains
Billings, MT – The biggest worry on the minds of producers across the west is drought. Rain was spotty at best through the month of April and its created concerns …
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Producer Partnership Announces Plan to Open Livestock Processing Facility
by Colter BrownPark County, Montana— The Producer Partnership has announced plans to open the first non-profit, federally inspected livestock processing facility in Montana. It will be located 12 miles east of Livingston …
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Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Initiative Released
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 – Today the Biden-Harris administration outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that …
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USDA Listening Session on Impact of COVID-19 on New Farmers
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a virtual listening session for beginning farmers and ranchers to learn how COVID-19 impacted their farming operations and …
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There’s nothing like green grass to remind many of us how much we love the livestock business. Amid market highs and lows, droughts, blizzards and floods, it is encouraging to …
