By Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing …
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Today, U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced a resolution supporting the reestablishment of a country-of-origin labeling (COOL) program. The resolution puts forth a firm statement of support for COOL, which …
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Bill Introduced to Keep Foreign Beef from Receiving “Product of the U.S.A.” Label
South Dakota Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune today introduced a bill to keep beef born, raised and slaughtered in foreign countries from receiving a “Product of the U.S.A.” label. …
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Cargill’s Dodge City, KS beef packing plant has injured two employees and shut the facility for the remainder of the day due to an explosion in a stand alone building. …
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South Dakota Cattleman: American Beef is a Climate Change Solution
WASHINGTON — South Dakota cattle producer Todd Wilkinson today told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that contrary to the claims of some environmental and anti-animal-agriculture activists, “American beef production and consumption …
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The Montana Department of Livestock held a public hearing this week in Park City to receive testimony and comment on Robbie Cattle Company’s request for a livestock market day permit. …
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Robbie Cattle Company Inc. & Montana Cattle ConneXion.com have announced that they have submitted a request for a livestock market day permit. This is the same permit held by the …
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The Western Watersheds Project has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court claiming the Interior Department is withholding information about a new grazing initiative. The lawsuit was filed on Sept …
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Montana Rancher Testifies in Senate Hearing on Cattle Price Discovery
WASHINGTON (DTN) – At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the meat industry Wednesday, a representative of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association said that price discovery for cattle needs to be …
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Vesicular Stomatitis (VSV) that has affected some of Wyoming’s equine, has now spread to cattle in three different herds. The cattle cases are believed to be in Park and Platte …