Much 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by Colter BrownThe Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have mandated speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles, like semis and eighteen-wheelers, that are used for interstate commerce.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 …
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Glacier County Veterinarian Barr Gustafson Assumes MVMA Presidency
by Colter BrownGlacier County veterinarian Dr. Barr Gustafson was recently named president of the Montana Veterinary Medical Association for the 2025-2026 term. Dr. Gustafson succeeds Linda Kauffman, DVM, of Stevensville, who will …
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President Trump Opens Australian Market to U.S. Beef
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued a statement congratulating President Donald J. Trump on the major trade breakthrough that gives greater access to U.S. beef producers selling to …
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Mountain West Grazing Connection Revitalizes and Expands Hay Hotline
by Colter BrownIn the past, the Montana Disaster Emergency Services office maintained a website dedicated to connecting ranchers with critical resources like hay, trucking, and emergency supplies during times of fire or …
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While the expansion of gray wolf populations is often hailed as a conservation success, the consequences for ranching families can be gruesome, costly and complex – threatening the safety of …
