January 25, 2022 – In an effort to connect farmers, ranchers, and land managers to current, useful range management resources, the Society for Range Management (SRM) launched Good Grazing Makes …
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Crop Prices Projected to Decline, Livestock Prices to Rise Over the Next Decade
by Colter BrownRecently released USDA projections reveal expectations for U.S. crop prices to decrease over the next 10 years while prices for major animal products, except hogs, are forecast to increase. Expected …
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Demand for livestock loans grew in the third quarter, boosting agricultural lending activity. However, demand for operating loans was more subdued, and total non-real estate lending remained near its average …
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American Farm Bureau: No Methane Tax on Livestock in Reconciliation Bill
by Colter BrownInformation posted to social media asserted that the reconciliation bill being debated in Congress included a per-head methane tax on livestock. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President for Public Affairs …
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Use Caution When Feeding or Grazing Weeds in Extreme Drought
by Colter BrownDue to the extended drought in Montana, water availability in many areas has become severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up and are becoming covered in weeds. Montana State University Extension educators are …
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Use Caution When Selling Livestock to Unknown Buyers
by Colter BrownThe Montana Farm Bureau is urging caution to any rancher hoping to sell livestock over the internet, via social media or other sources. “Sadly, with the drought conditions and lack …
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Legislative Proposal Bans Large Feedyards, Reinstates M-COOL
by Colter BrownNew Jersey Sen. Cory Booker re-introduced his Farm System Reform Act, a bill he says would “transform a broken system.” Similar legislation was introduced in the House by Congressman Ro …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. The new program is …
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Additional Flexibility for Livestock Haulers Included in Transportation Bill
by Colter BrownLivestock haulers may soon see much-needed regulatory flexibility. Crucial language pulled from the HAULS Act to provide for a 150 air-mile exemption from Hours-of-Service (HOS) rules, was adopted into the …
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Severe Drought Leads to Record Levels of Negative Pasture Conditions
by Colter BrownNot quite halfway through the year, 2021 is already very difficult as much of the country struggles with exceptional drought. The drought is especially hard for the many livestock producers …