Denver slaughterhouse ban "closes door to generational prosperity"

Martin said Colorado agriculture plays a role outside of the state and globally, and so as scientists, the CSU team that compiled the study felt it was important to speak up in the absence of informat...

Real Beef Triumphs: Lab-Grown Protein Off Military Menus

July 24, 2024 - The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will not pursue lab-grown protein projects for human consumption in the military, e...

Yearlings and Calves Fetch Top Prices at NLVA Summertime Classic Sale

July 24, 2024 - The Northern Livestock Video Auction's (NLVA) Summertime Classic sale offering 189,000 head of feeder cattle this week. The event, held on July 22, 23, 24 & 25, witnessed robust demand...

Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Hay Scam

July 23, 2024 - A Kansas man admitted to a fraud charge last week of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were seeking to buy hay to feed their livestock during the drought...

Decision on Mexico-U.S. Corn Dispute Expected This Fall

July 23, 2024 - The U.S. has made a strong case in the dispute with Mexico over genetically engineered corn under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a top official in the Biden administration...

Working to Reduce Obstacles for Red Meat Exports to Canada

July 23, 2024 - Canada is a top five destination for both U.S. beef and pork exports, but shipments are sometimes slowed by regulatory issues. The recent transition to the Public Health Information Sy...

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Comments on President Biden Dropping Out of Presidential Race

July 22, 2024 - "In the 38 years that I have known President Biden, he has consistently and selflessly put our country first—and today is no exception," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "As a r...

Cargill Invests $1 Million in Research on Methane Reduction in Cattle

July 22, 2024 - In an effort to help fund research studying sustainable animal agriculture practices and reducing the environmental impact of the beef industry, Cargill has issued a $1 million grant t...

July 1 Cattle on Feed Up 1% From Year Ago

July 19, 2024 - Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on July 1, 2024. The inventory was 1%...

A Strong Bond: Gage and Lambo

When Gage Graves, who is now 11 years old, moved with his family to the Yoder, Colo., area they were all hoping to build upon his existing love of horses with more animals that would be made possible...

When Does Your State’s Rights Violate My State’s Rights?

May 16, 2023 - Opinion - “A house divided cannot stand.” The Founding Fathers were wise. They understood that there were circumstances where the states could inflict economic warfare on each other. Th...

Opinion: Opposition to Permanent Water Court Bill

Opinion: Montana Legislature Missing Golden Opportunity to Secure Montana Primacy Over Water

April 10, 2023 - As a third-generation rancher from Big Sandy, I am absolutely aware of the importance of water, water rights and the protection of Montana’s primacy over the water resources of this s...

From Congress to Courtrooms NCBA is Defending You

February 22, 2023 - By Todd Wilkinson, NCBA President
Today, cattlemen and women across the United States face turbulent times. The return of long standing issues like “Waters of the United States,” a...

Op-Ed: Where's the Beef?

July 9, 2021 - America’s meat supply is a matter of national security. If we don’t control our own food supply, then we don’t control our own destiny. South Dakota feeds the world, and we do it better...

Op-Ed: CHANGE FOR CHANGE'S SAKE?

In this op-ed by Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen’s Beef Board, "Change for Change's Sake?," Greg discusses how change is inevitable -- but before producers call for changes to the Beef Checkoff, they shou...

Op-Ed: Montanans Say NO to BSCNHA!

On December 2, 2020, the thirteenth organization submitted their resolution of non-support for the federal designation of Montana land, by Big Sky Country National Heritage Area, (BSCNHA) Inc. More a...

Op-Ed: Bring Landowner Voices to December 1 Private Lands/Public Wildlife Meeting

November 25, 2020 - By Leo Barthelmess, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Board President & Phillips County Rancher

Op-Ed: The Beef Checkoff: Beef Demand Is a Well-Primed Pump

October 27, 2020 - By Greg Hanes, CEO, Cattlemen's Beef Board

Building a herd and hope

October 21, 2020 - By Laura C. Nelson, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance -
The old homestead still stands sentinel on the hill.
Weathered, worn and abandoned long ago, Heather Martin has often looked...