The Billings Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Taylor Brown, President of Northern Ag Network and KGHL Radio, as the 2024 Legacy Award recipient. The Billings Chamber Legacy Award …
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Stevensville Veterinarian Linda Kauffman Assumes MVMA Presidency
by Colter BrownStevensville veterinarian Linda Kauffman, DVM, was recently named president of the Montana Veterinary Medical Association for the 2024-2025 term. Dr. Kauffman succeeds Scott Damby, DVM, of Lewistown, who will now …
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Anthrax has been confirmed in multiple beef herds located in Carbon County, Wyoming. This is the firstconfirmed anthrax in Wyoming cattle since the 1970s. Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory confirmedthe diagnosis …
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Op-Ed: Beef Checkoff ROI Study Proves Value, Sets Benchmark
by Andy SchwabBeef Country is in my blood. My wife and I live in Amarillo now, but I grew up near Benjamin in North Central Texas on my grandfather’s cow-calf and stocker …
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BOZEMAN — Montana State University’s Steer-A-Year program will return for the 2024-25 academic year and is seeking donations of young cattle and feed. A program housed in the College of Agriculture’s …
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North Dakota State University Extension, with collaborative efforts from South Dakota State University Extension, will host the 2024-2025 Dakota Performance Ram Test at the Hettinger Research Extension Center (HREC) beginning …
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New Guidelines Released for Animal Raising Labeling Claims
by Andy SchwabUSDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service released new guidelines on Wednesday aimed at strengthening documentation in support of environmental or animal-raising labeling claims on meat and poultry products after a …
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USDA Announces Approval of New Drought-Tolerant Wheat Trait
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would deregulate the HB4 drought-tolerant trait from Bioceres Crop Solutions. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is thankful for the …
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Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Accepting Donations for Remington Fire in Southeastern Montana
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Foundation (MSF) is now accepting donations for its Wildfire Relief Fund which benefits Montana livestock producers affected by fires. Currently donations are focused on the Remington Fire …
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced over $3.1 million in funding awarded to Montana through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through this program, the Montana …
