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February exports of U.S. beef remained below the rapid pace established in early 2020, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). However,…

U.S. beef exports totaled 2,566.7 million pounds in 2020, down 2.3 percent from the previous year but still the third largest annual beef export total.  The COVID-19 pandemic caused sharp…

The National Potato Council (NPC) has learned that their cases regarding U.S. fresh potato access have been placed on the Mexican Supreme Court calendar for February 24th. “This action has…

2020 will be remembered by all, for a host of reasons. For those in the ag world, the Phase One Agreement between the United States and China will certainly be…

U.S. beef exports finished 2020 lower year-over-year, falling 5% in both volume (1.25 million mt) and value ($7.65 billion), according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S.…

Farmers and ranchers are expected to receive higher cash value for their crops and livestock in 2021, but direct government payments will fall this year, leading to an overall 8.1%…

Just over a year ago, on Jan. 15, 2020, the U.S.-China “Phase One” agreement was signed, leading to the eventual waiver of China’s retaliatory tariffs against U.S. agricultural products. Those…

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) issued a letter to the Biden-Harris transition team which introduces NAWG, outlines pending policy issues needing immediate attention for the upcoming Administration, and…

Thursday morning at 9:00 am MST, there’s an exciting international trade opportunity for farmers and ranchers to participate in. The Montana World Trade Center is hosting a free virtual trade…

Karli Johnson, a young rancher from Choteau, bested three other competitors to win the Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet. She received the keys to a Ranger®…