BOZEMAN – Of Montana State University’s seven agricultural research centers, the facility in Havre, the Northern Agricultural Research Center, is the largest by several metrics: acreage, staff and cows. When fully staffed, …
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University of Nebraska — Lincoln researchers have recently identified two new genetic mutations, delayed blindness in Herefords, and bovine familial convulsions and ataxia (BFCA) in Angus cattle. Understanding and identifying …
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Declining Livestock Inventories Contribute to Drop in Meat in Cold Storage
by Colter BrownCold storage, particularly for red meat and poultry, is an important part of the protein supply chain, with meat in cold storage coming from a variety of sources and used …
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Haying and Grazing CRP Acres Can Be Donated to Livestock Producers Affected By Recent Wildfires
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) authorizes the release of emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres nationwide to livestock producers affected by the recent wildfires in …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle
by Brett McRaeFederal agencies confirmed Monday that dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas have become sick with highly pathogenic avian influenza. The disease spread by wild birds has ravaged the poultry industry …
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The three-day grazing academy is aimed at ranchers seeking to hone their grazing management skills. Classroom activities will take place in Miles City, Montana. Workshop participants will gain practical information …
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The Producer Profitability Initiative is a grassroots movement started by cattle ranchers and led by cattle ranchers who have a vision to create a sustainable future for the American livestock …
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Sitting Bull Auction owners Kirby Krebsbach and Wes Peterson announced that the Sitting Bull Auction is closing. February 26th was the last regular sale, however, bull sales for the month …
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Routine brucellosis surveillance testing has identified two brucellosis affected herds within Wyoming’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA). Harsh winter weather conditions in 2022-23 increased commingling between wildlife and livestock, increasing the …
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ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2024) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Executive Committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. This year’s …
