The University of Idaho released the finalized results of their 10-year study looking into the impacts of grazing on greater sage grouse populations. The study concluded that cattle grazing does …
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New Legislation Provides Wildfire and Disaster Relief to Ranchers
by Colter BrownLegislation has been introduced to help ranchers recover after losing livestock to natural disasters. Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) introduced the Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act. This legislation will help to provide …
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(Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from …
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North Dakota Stockmen’s Wildfire Relief Program Delivers over $930,000 in Aid to Fire Victims
by Colter BrownThe North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF), together with the generosity of people from near and far, delivered $939,702.90 this month to cattle ranchers and …
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Sheehy, Kim Introduce Bill to Establish 30 Minute National Wildfire Response Time Standard
by Colton YoungU.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R – Mont.) and Andy Kim (D – N.J.) introduced the Wildfire Response and Preparedness (WRAP) Act to establish a 30-minute national standard response …
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Market Intel Shows Farmers Lost $20.3 Billion to Weather Disasters
by Andy SchwabWeather-associated production risk is a part of life for farmers and ranchers. Through heavy rain, hail, snow, winds, fire and drought, farming families prepare land, plant and harvest knowing their …
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong today welcomed news that President Joe Biden has approved North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration to assist in recovery from historic wildfires that swept across parts …
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The U.S. Senate passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). In addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, the legislation would provide tax relief for …
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Exxon Mobil Contributes $100,000 to Stockmen’s Wildfire Relief Fund ; Sidney Livestock Market Center Pledges 50 cents per head Sold through November
by Brett McRaeExxonMobil presented the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) with a $100,000 contribution toward the Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program. The non-profit …
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The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) have teamed up to support cattle ranchers who suffered significant losses in wildfires in the northwest and other …