CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced that they have reached a settlement on the state’s appeal of an acquisition of …
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By Shelby Rosasco, UW extension Beef Specialist and assistant professor Managing cattle at high altitude is common for many cattle producers across Wyoming and the Mountain West. Cattle grazing at …
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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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Montana Announces Barley Purchase Agreement with Major Multinational Brewing Company
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Agriculture Director Christy Clark today announced a letter of intent for Heineken International Cerveceria Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma (Heineken International) to increase …
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Montana FFA Members recently returned from participation at the National FFA Convention and Expo held in Indianapolis, IN. Approximately six hundred Montana students attended the convention where they engaged in …
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A new USDA survey says cover crops are more popular than was earlier thought. Growers who responded to the survey say they’re using cover crops on 40 percent of their …
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Montana Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees Announced
by Colter BrownU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Friday announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee Appointees. State committees are selected by the Secretary and are responsible for carrying …
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The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) recently wrapped up their 55th annual NILE Stock Show and Rodeo. Contestants, participants, and spectators came from all over the country to partake in …
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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 …
