Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that Dodson, Montana rancher Lesley Robinson will serve as vice chair of the association’s Federal Lands Committee. Initiated in 1898, NCBA is …
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United States Cattlemen’s Association Reiterates Dire Concerns of Forced and Child Labor in Meat Processing
Washington, DC – In light of the Department of Labor’s agreement with JBS USA Food Co. to address child labor, the United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) reiterated their commitment to …
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More Action Needed By Mexico Before Reopening Border for Feeder Cattle Imports, Says Vilsack
by Colton YoungA letter sent Friday by outgoing USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture Julio Antonio Berdeguê acknowledges the progress made in reopening cattle trade between the two countries following the …
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It’s the beginning of a new year, which usually brings reflection and planning. As cattle producers, we’re constantly making decisions, both big and little, and evaluating the outcomes. Keep, sell …
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Gov. Gianforte Announces Jillien Streit as Next Director of MT Dept. of Agriculture
by Colter BrownGovernor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Jillien Streit as Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA). “Jillien Streit comes to this role with a strong background in …
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Rounds Presses Biden Administration to Suspend Mandated Use of Electronic Tags in Livestock Herds
by Colton YoungWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is pressing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leadership to immediately suspend enforcement of the USDA’s Electronic Identification (EID) tag mandate. The rule, which went …
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Montana State Rodeo Team to Ride in Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural …
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Industry Seeks to Address Bovine Congestive Heart Failure With Selection Tools
by Colton YoungWith the growing trend of heavier cattle and carcass weights, packers are seeing higher rates of bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF). Justin Buchanan, PhD, of Simplot Land and Livestock, in …
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Federal Trade Commission Sues John Deere Over Right to Repair Equipment
by Colter BrownJohn Deere’s practices to restrict farmers from the ability to seek repairs for farm equipment including tractors have unfairly driven up equipment repair costs, the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys …
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Ag Education Centered Projects Encouraged to Apply More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation. Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects …
