By Bernt Nelson AFBF Economist: Cattle prices have come a long way in the first half of 2023. In fact, the weighted average market price for a steer this July …
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By Daniel Munch – American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Chances are, when you think of the West, images of cattle and horses and the ranchers that manage them are top …
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SPONSORED- Do you know the history of the acres you’re farming? What was planted there 100 years ago? 50 years ago? The last few years? What crops have been grown …
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by Megan Van Emon, MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Recently there have been several producers asking about why their cattle are bunching up and standing in groups instead of grazing. …
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Fort Benton Teen Recognized for Leadership in Her Community and Agriculture
by Brett McRaeA Fort Benton teen was recently named as one winner in a 10,000-dollar scholarship program for a charitable organization associated with the professional bull rider’s association. Mikell O’Hara from Fort …
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USDA Launches Efforts to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising Claims
by Brett McRaeThe Department of Agriculture Wednesday began implementing a multi-step effort to strengthen the substantiation of animal-raising claims. The agency says the effort builds on the work of USDA to protect …
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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 …