On Thursday, October 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Flathead County backyard flock. This is Montana’s 25th detection linked to the ongoing …
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For ranchers looking to increase output from their herds, several modern means to improve efficiency and profit are available. Whether running a cow-calf, stocker, or feeder operation, these opportunities often …
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Washington, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Harriet Hageman introduced the Protecting Agricultural Spaces Through Effective Ranching Strategies (PASTURES) Act which will safeguard landowners with property adjacent to federally leased land from …
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Federally inspected cattle harvest has been variable in the month of October. Specific to fed cattle, the month started strong with a 498,000 weekly total. The second week was a …
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Lund’s B Bar Angus Joins Montana Historical Society Centennial Farm and Ranch Register
by Colter BrownThe Montana Historical Society (MTHS) recently welcomed Lund’s B Bar Angus Ranch in Wibaux County to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register. Randy Lund and his siblings surprised their mother …
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Flathead Valley Farmer Tryg Koch Recognized as 2024 MSU Outstanding Ag Leader
by Colter BrownEach year, the Montana State University College of Ag awards one of its highest honors to someone in the Montana agricultural community who inspires the respect of their peers and …
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Now in its third year, the University of Wyoming’s Lamb-a-Year program saw 126 lambs donated by 23 different producers. The total head count is up 19 lambs from last year …
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Livestock Antibiotic Use Survey Will Help Montana Producers Treat Common Diseases
by Colter BrownCrazy Mountain Veterinary Service has teamed up with Montana State Extension and livestock producers to research antibiotic usage in Montana’s livestock operations. To do so, Dr. Katie Rein and her …
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BLM Rawlins Field Office featured in “Grazing Management for the Future” film series
by Andy SchwabThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Rawlins Field Office is featured in the newly released “Grazing Management for the Future” six-part film series, presented by the Intermountain West Joint …
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Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Looming for Thousands of Farmers and Ranchers
by Colter BrownOver 230,000 farms are up against a Jan. 1, 2025, deadline to file their detailed Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the Treasury Department under the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). …