While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through “market agencies” is changing. The change applies to animals sold through …
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Governor Greg Gianforte has announced the appointment of Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture. “Montana producers work hard to feed the world, and today they …
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A California court halted the enforcement of Proposition 12, moving back enforcement of the animal-welfare law to six months after rules are finalized. The California Department of Food and Agriculture …
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Last Chance to Apply for USDA Grazing Loss Assistance
by Colter BrownRanchers and livestock producers may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program for 2021 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach …
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January 25, 2022 – In an effort to connect farmers, ranchers, and land managers to current, useful range management resources, the Society for Range Management (SRM) launched Good Grazing Makes …
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The Supreme Court will hear a case that challenges the Waters of the U.S. Rule. For the second time in nine years, an Idaho family will take their battle over …
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Billings Livestock Commission hosts a horse sale the fourth weekend of every month. For many folks throughout the Northern Ag country, and beyond those airwave borders; BLS is a way …
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BOZEMAN, Mont. – Helle Rambouillet, which grows its Merino wool exclusively for Duckworth apparel, is proud to announce that the companies have donated $50,000 to build a new Montana Wool …
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Farm Bureau Seeks Revision to Cattle Transparency Act
by Colter BrownWASHINGTON – The American Farm Bureau Federation announced its support of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021, with the exception of the bill’s establishment of mandatory minimums …
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U.S. Monetary Policy Poised to Replace COVID as Economic Wild Card
by Colter BrownDespite the surge in COVID cases and the complications it brings, the U.S. economy continues to thrive. Workers are steadily returning to the labor force; the unemployment rate is currently …
