This spring season has seen average temperatures 10 to 20 degrees colder than normal. Cold temperatures and wind can result in damage to bulls’ ability to produce viable semen. Bull …
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Two Montana Ranchers Selected in Latest Industry Advocacy Program
by Brett McRaeTwo Montana Ranchers Selected as Part of Latest Industry Spokesperson Program Colt Coffee of Miles City and Rocky Forseth of Helena are among ten individuals that have been chosen for …
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Helmville Ranching Family Honored with 2022 Regional Environmental Stewardship Award
by Colter BrownNEW ORLEANS, (February 1, 2023) – The Mannix Brothers Ranch, in Helmville, Mont., has been selected as one of seven regional honorees of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) executive committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, with a focus on advancing animal disease …
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Montana COOL Bill to be Heard Before House Ag Committee
by Colter BrownThursday at the Montana Legislature House Bill 350 will be heard before the House Ag Committee. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, asks retailers to make a reasonable effort …
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Re-introduced Livestock Bills Seek to Drive Competition in the Packing Industry
by Colter BrownU.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) re-introduced two cattle-focused bills to improve the industry – his Butcher Block Act with co-lead Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $9.6 million across the country and taking several other steps to help farmers, ranchers, processors …
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Brucellosis Affected Cattle Herd Confirmed in Wyoming’s Park County
by Colter BrownA cattle herd in Park County was confirmed as “Brucellosis affected” following laboratory testing at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), Laramie. Laboratory results were confirmed at the National Veterinary …
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The all-fresh retail beef price in October was $7.25/lb., down slightly from $7.32/lb. in September and down 4.0 percent from the record high of $7.55/lb. one year ago. In 2022, …
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Raylee Honeycutt Tapped to Lead the Montana Stockgrowers Association
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) Board of Directors has named Raylee Honeycutt as its new Executive Vice President. Honeycutt will serve as the first female Executive Vice …