Just over 60 percent of the U.S. was in some degree of drought as of May 24, 2022, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. What’s worse is that over half …
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The USDA will allow participants in the Conservation Reserve Program to request voluntary termination if they are in the final year of a CRP contract. Participants approved for this one-time, …
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$1.1B Next Generation Processing Facility Planned for Western SD
by Colter BrownRapid City, S.D. – Kingsbury & Associates and Sirius Realty of Rapid City, SD. and Greenville, SC, have announced plans to construct an 8,000 head per day processing facility in …
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Biden Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Support Small Meatpackers
by Colter BrownUSDA on Thursday announced $200 million to expand meatpacking capacity through a new loan program, along with releasing a new proposed rule to protect contract poultry growers and invest in …
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Cattle Supply and Demand Issues for the 2022 Marketing Year
by Colter BrownAt first glance, 2022 cattle prices are higher than 2021. At $138, slaughter steer prices are 15.35% above 2021 prices, but even with higher prices, farmers and ranchers will travel …
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CASPER – The Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame (WCHF) has selected 36 inductees for the Class of 2022 The WCHF State Board of Directors voted on the nominees from across …
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Montana Stockgrowers Welcomes 15 Participants to the M Bar Academy
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is pleased to announce the first cohort of the organization’s new premier leadership program—the Montana Stockgrowers M Bar Academy. The 18-month leadership program, designed to …
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Ag Groups Call for Withdrawal of Supreme Court Brief on Glyphosate
by Colter BrownIn a letter to President Biden, 54 agricultural groups expressed grave concern with a recent amicus brief submitted by the U.S. Solicitor General to the Supreme Court. The brief advises …
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Beef Cattle Management for Healthy Calves and High Conception Rates
by Colter BrownAs branding and breeding season approaches, there are a few considerations to keep in mind to increase the overall health of our animals. Profitability for the cow-calf producer is dependent …
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WASHINGTON – Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced that Montana native Errol Rice will join the agency as a senior policy advisor in support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. …
