Fencelines & Headlines: Foreign Investors in U.S. Ag, Lamb Imports and More

Oct. 1, 2023

Fencelines & Headlines Topics:

• More oversight of foreign investments in U.S. agriculture

• Sheep industry on foreign lamb imports

• Labeling of lab-grown dairy and meat imitators

• Montana Angus Association honors Bob Cook

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Talkinaglane · Fencelines & Headlines: Foreign Investors in U.S. Ag, Lamb Imports and More

Source: Western Ag Network

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