Opinion

By Dave Chadwick and John Youngberg Farming and hunting are two of the defining qualities of Montana.  For decades, hunters and landowners have worked together to maintain our public wildlife, …

By Ethan Lane, Vice President, Government Affairs, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association When the topic of sustainability comes up in conversation in cattle circles, it’s common to see heads shaking. It’s …

Editor’s Note: It is not the policy of Northern Ag Network to publish unsigned Opinion Editorials.  However, the issue discussed below is both important and sensitive; a case of friends …

Opinion Editorial by Terry Murphy   It was 40 years ago.  The 1979 Legislature was in session.  Four agricultural lobbyists were discussing the possible advantages of presenting joint testimony on …

by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board In the few months since I took the helm as CEO of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) – the governing and administrative organization …

By Brooke Miller, Vice President, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association  Like most ranchers, I am not too keen on leaving the ranch and getting involved in politics and policy.  In fact, if …

by Colin Woodall, NCBA CEO The activist-funded Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) has again resorted to half-truths and smear tactics to pit beef producers against one another. It’s clear that …

Opinion Editorial by the Organization for Competitive Markets   Last week the Beef Checkoff Program budget for 2020 was released, outlining how cattle producers’ $40,900,000 in research and promotion funds …

By Jim Magagna – Executive Vice President, Wyoming Stock Growers Association Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has proclaimed Saturday, September 28th as Public Lands Day in Wyoming.  As Wyoming residents all …

By Adam Redland, Board Member, United States Cattlemen’s Association Rural communities live and thrive by the information delivered to them through their local news stations. For some, internet access can …