BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is encouraging producers to take advantage of its free, on-site livestock water testing services across the state. “It’s never too early to …
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Secretary Rollins Announces Bold Plan to Combat New World Screwworm’s Northward Spread
by Colton YoungU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this morning launched an $8.5 million sterile New World screwworm (NWS) fly dispersal facility in South Texas and announced a sweeping five-pronged plan …
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HPAI Testing Required for Lactating Dairy Cattle at State Fair
by Colton YoungBismarck, ND – At the recent State Board of Animal Health meeting, the board issued an order requiring lactating dairy cattle to be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) …
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Agridime LLC, a Texas-based online beef and cattle marketing company tied up in a court-ordered receivership, will be forced to pay nearly $103 million in restitution to customers who believed …
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NCBA Backs Cattle Health Provisions in Senate “Big Beautiful Bill”
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released legislative text for the Senate’s version of the “one big beautiful bill.” In response to the text, the …
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Black Vulture Relief Act Removes Requirement for Depredation Permit
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 which would allow farmers and ranchers …
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UW Extension Offers New Educational Series on Ranch Economics, Natural Resource Management
by Colter BrownThe University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new educational series designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management. Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. (Excellence in Development, …
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R-Calf USA Announces 2025 Convention ‘All In,’ Registration Now Open
by Colton YoungR-CALF USA is set to host its 2025 National Convention and Trade Show, themed “All In,” from June 17-19, 2025, at The Lodge at Deadwood. The convention is expected to …
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New Large Packing Facilities Will Create More Competition for Cattle
by Colter BrownTwo beef plants are set to open for operation at a time when the cattle supply is low and packers are not seeing as much profit, but facility supporters plan …
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UDAF and Wyoming Livestock Board Announce Brand Agreement
by Colton YoungTaylorsville, UT — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Wyoming Livestock Board have agreed to allow brands on cattle to be used as official identification for …